Sorrel Peak (FR 29S04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sorrel Peak (FR 29S04) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
13 mi from Squirrel Mountain Valley
Maps 6,404 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–1.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Don Levy Mine.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Sorrell Peak stands 1,283 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 43–65°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.