Sawtooth Peak
| Sawtooth Peak | |
|---|---|
Sawtooth Peak's west face over the Mineral King Valley, September 2005 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,348 ft (3,764 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Parent peak | Needham Mountain |
| Listing | Sierra Peaks Section |
| Coordinates | 36°27′19″N 118°33′18″W / 36.4552182°N 118.5550926°W |
| Geography | |
Location of Sawtooth Peak in California | |
| Location | Sequoia National Park Tulare County, California, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Mineral King |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Fault block |
| Rock type | Granodiorite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1871 Joseph Lovelace |
| Easiest route | Scramble, class 2 |
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Sawtooth Peak is a mountain rising to a height of 12,343 feet (3,762 m). It is a landmark of the Mineral King region of the Sierra Nevada, in Sequoia National Park. In the past, it was known as Miner's Peak. It contains a supply of gold and mercury.