Antimony Peak, Mountain summit in Kern County, California
Antimony Peak is a summit in the San Emigdio Mountains near Kern County that reaches about 6851 feet in elevation. The mountain features rocky slopes composed of quartz diorite and offers straightforward climbing routes for hikers.
The summit was named in 1854 by W.P. Blake, a surveyor for the Pacific Railroad, who thought he had found silver ore at the site. The material turned out to be antimony instead.
The peak stands as number 125 in the Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section, drawing climbers who document their ascents through various mountaineering platforms.
The climb is relatively straightforward and requires moderate elevation gain from the trailhead. Starting early in the day helps you take advantage of daylight and stable weather conditions.
Three California peaks share this name, and this one is the tallest of the three. The confusion with other summits bearing the same name makes it recognizable to hikers who track their ascents.
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