Picket Creek Pass

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Picket Creek Pass

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TITLE: Picket Creek Pass

GENERAL OVERVIEW: This pass leads from the lower part of Kaweah Creek to the lower part of Picket Creek.

CLASS/DIFFICULTY: Class 2

LOCATION: In Sequoia National Park directly to the Southwest of Point 3372 and to the Northwest of the largest lake along Kaweah Creek below Kaweah Basin. HST Map

ELEVATION: 10,906

USGS TOPO MAP (7.5'): Mt. Kaweah

ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Both sides of this pass are straightforward. Basic talus and granite slabs/shelves that never exceed Class 2. Most of the talus is very stable and the North side is even milder with forested and grass covered slopes.
Talus on the South side
Talus on the South side
South side looking back into Kaweah Creek
South side looking back into Kaweah Creek
North side looking at Picket Guard Peak
North side looking at Picket Guard Peak
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