Mount Jenkins offers a panoramic view of the Owens Peak Wilderness, where you can see Morris Peak and Owens Peak rising above the desert. This section of the trail features a challenging ascent that can involve some rock scrambling, but it is doable, the effort is well worth it for the breathtaking vistas of the mountains and valleys.

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Mount Jenkins via Pacific Crest Trail

22.0km

06:46

770m

Hike the difficult 13.7-mile Mount Jenkins via Pacific Crest Trail for panoramic desert and Sierra Nevada views in Owens Peak Wilderness.

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Location: Kern County, California, United States

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