Butterbredt Peak

Butterbredt, photo by Janet Howell

Butterbredt, photo by Kathy Wing

Butterbredt, Photo by Janet Howell

Peak Name

Butterbredt Peak

02J

Elevation

5997

feet

Status

active

Region

Southern Sierra South Of Hwy 178

Range

Scodie Mountains

Nearby peaks

Cross Mountain

Location

35.3838479,-118.1534081

Description

Butterbredt Peak enjoys great views of surrounding mountains and canyons, including Butterbredt Canyon and Spring, a prime location for migrating fowl. The area was also a favorite destination of 19th century miners, including Frederick Butterbredt, who found his wife and a small baby hiding in the willows below Whiskey Flat. Her Indian husband and father had just been killed by the soldiers in the Indian massacre of 1863.

Route 1 starts from Kelso Valley Road at Hoffman Summit, where Jawbone Canyon descends into Kelso Valley, and ascends the southwest ridge. Route 2 starts a short distance away and climbs the southeast ridge. It is typically hiked in combination with nearby Mayan Peak.

Maps generated from CalTopo.com, reproduced with permission

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Route 1

Elevation Gain

1200′

Navigation Difficulty

Easy

Distance

2 miles round trip on trail and cross-country

Estimated time

1.5 hours round trip

Route Rating

Class 1, easy

Leader Rating Required

“O”, normal conditions

Driving route

From Mojave drive north on SR 14 for 19.5 miles to Jawbone Canyon Road on the left. Turn left. Note your odometer and go as follows:
At 6.3 miles, pavement ends. Fork, go right.
At 11.9 miles, fork to the right. Keep straight.
At 13.8 miles, the road turns west and goes over a saddle.
At 15.1 miles, the road goes over another saddle. This is Hoffman Summit. Park here.

Hiking route

From the parking area (4846′), ascend the ridge to the northeast, staying to the right (southeast) of rocky outcrops up to the summit.

Route Notes

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