Tag Archives: 2019

Trail Report from August 2019

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Joshua

Back in August of 2019 Phil headed out of the Forks of the Kern Trailhead to Painters Camp. Here is what he had to report. Should help with some planning this season. Hiked from Llyods Medows – Forks of the … Continue reading →

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Roads are Closing

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Joshua

It is that time of year again where access to many trailheads begin to close down due to winter conditions. The recent winter storm has dropped several inches of snow across the Sierra Nevada. Currently access to the Golden Trout … Continue reading →

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Trail Conditions for SQF in Late August

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Joshua

During the end of August, I had the opportunity to return to the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National Forest side. The trip would start and end at the Clicks Creek Trailhead on the North Road (21S50). Several trails … Continue reading →

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Wildfire: Cow Fire up to 871 acres

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Joshua

Source: InciWeb The Cow fire is approximately 871 acres with a growth of 100 acres and 15% contained. Yesterday crews continued to burn to the east along Division Z, strengthening the control line. In Division A, crews held and mopped … Continue reading →

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Wildfire: Cow Fire

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Joshua

A lightning caused wildfire is burning on the Inyo side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. It is known as the Cow Fire. Here is the latest information and trail closures. The Cow Fire, burning in the Golden Trout Wilderness, has … Continue reading →

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Trail Report: A Loop from Horseshoe

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Joshua

Thanks to Tony for providing detailed information on his trip into the eastern side of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Here is what he has to report. I drove up to Horseshoe Meadows to acclimate the night of Wednesday, 20 June … Continue reading →

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April 1 Snow Survey Results

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Joshua

The Kern River Basin is doing excellent for the April 1 snow survey. With all stations reporting their results, the Kern River is at 197% of normal! It is a great thing to have so much snow and with so … Continue reading →

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March 1 Snow Results

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Joshua

All the rain and snow is sure piling up outside in the Sierra Nevada. The Kern River Basin is no exception. At 169% of normal for March 1, it looks like we will have a great chance of snow being … Continue reading →

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