A beautiful and aptly-named formation with a few good routes on high quality rock.
The summit is excellent (and don't believe the old guidebook...there's no 4th class or easier route to the summit).
Getting There
From the town of Johnsondale (near the M99/M50 junction, 24 miles North of Kernville), take the lower Kern River Road north (aka 22S82). 2.6 miles down Lower Kern River Road on the right hand side, is a gate at the entrance to Camp Whitsett Boy Scout Camp. The well-traveled path up to Sentinel begins directly across the road from the Camp entrance.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Sentinel Peak:
By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA Oct 16, 2009
For twelve weeks during the summer months, scout camp participants hike Sentinel Peak EVERY weekday morning to catch the sunrise. On these days, you can expect a crowd of between 10 and 50 people.
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