Sawmill Campground

Sawmill Ridge Peak is located west of Bridgeport, California on the Sawmill Ridge north of Twin Lakes. It is referred to as Peak 10,325’ on the “Sawmill Ridge” on topographic maps or as "Sawmill Ridge" on Google Earth™. It has a prominence of about 310'. The summit is rocky, but requires only light scrambling. It can be hiked from the Buckeye Campground via a longer trail, or via Twin Lakes Road via a steep scramble. Either way, the views are stunning. With Eagle Peak 11,845'. to the north and the Sawtooth Ridge to the south. The Sweetwater Mountains dominate in the east along with other large Nevada peaks further in the distance. This is an excellent destination if you want an early season trek into the Sierras with great views. Sawmill Ridge Peak can be typically be accessed by the start of summer. The mountain can be combined with the higher Robinson Peak 10,793’ by adding 2 1/2 miles round trip.