Hatchet Peak

Hiking Hatchet Peak & Parker Peak in Sequoia National Forest

Southern Sierra peakbagging - if some bushwhacking and solitude are your jam, then these peaks are for you.  For Hatchet, Head north on a forest road 23S66 just east of Cold Springs Saddle off M-50.  Hike west up the ridge through the forest to the summit.  A combination of bushwhacking, rock-hopping and poison oak avoidance.  The summit registry is tucked into the split summit blocks and takes one committed move to get on top.
  • Trailhead:

    From the highway take forest road 23S66. After 0.6 miles you will reach a broad opening, turn left and go 0.1 miles and we parked here at 35.942103, -118.651956

  • Difficulty:

    Short but no trail and there is some bushwhacking - and some poison oak amongst the rocks near the top.

  • Aesthetic Rating:

    The view is nice from the summit only - otherwise you are in the trees.

  • Distance:

    About 0.6 miles round trip with 500 ft. of elevation gain

  • Type:

    Dayhike

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