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Wildrose Peak is the northernmost
summit of the Panamint Mountains'
highest section. A rewarding hike on its
own, it is also a good alternative when
winter conditions prevent hiking
Telescope Peak. The trail starts at the north end of the
charcoal kilns and climbs steadily up a
drainage thick with pinyon pine and
juniper. Watch for weathered stumps of
trees cut more than 100 years ago to be
made into charcoal at the kilns. The
final two miles of trail meanders along a
forested ridge and switchbacks up the
peak, revealing increasingly spectacular
views. Other than a few scattered
stands of limber pine, the rounded
summit is exposed and windswept.
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