2021 Map of Kaiser Peak

About this map

Sierra National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the granite crests of Kaiser Ridge and Kaiser Peak divide a network of alpine basins and glacial lakes. In the southern portion of the map, the settlements of Lakeshore and Cedar Crest provide a base for travel along Huntington Lake Road, which skirts the edge of the large reservoir just out of view. The region is defined by its extensive trail system, including the California Riding And Hiking Trl and the Kaiser Loop Trl, which connect meadows like Gloria Meadow and Sample Meadows to high-elevation destinations such as George Lake and Idaho Lake. Researchers will note the concentration of named features around Potter Pass, where several routes converge near Potter Creek Trl, reflecting the historical importance of these mountain crossings for movement through the high country.