Great Western Divide · California

Sawtooth Peak

Summit
3,722 m
Base
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Prominence
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DifficultyHard
Lat 36.4597Lng -118.6050· USA
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About this peak

The shark-tooth skyline above Mineral King, a steep scramble that helped launch Sierra mountaineering.

Peak facts

Best season

July to October

Nearest town

Three Rivers (Mineral King)

Getting there

Class 2-3 scramble above Mineral King, reachable as a day hike from the road end.

Geology

Glacier-carved granite of the Mineral King alpine country.

Plan your hike or climb

Proceed with caution

Hiking and climbing in the mountains are dangerous activities that claim lives every year. Peak information here — routes, trip reports, and GPS tracks included — comes from public sources and community posts, so it can be incomplete, out of date, or simply wrong, and it is never a substitute for experience, skill, and proper gear. Check current conditions, share a lifeline with someone at home, and know your limits. You are responsible for your own safety in the mountains.

No cataloged trails yet for this peak.