Tag Archives: Forks of the Kern

Trip Report: Forks of the Kern

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

User Douglas Burke and a friend hike down the Forks of the Kern trail this past weekend. Here are a few photos and a report to check out. Douglas reports, A buddy of mine and I hiked the Forks of … Continue reading →

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Last Road Conditions Update for May

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

Many of the roads remain closed due to snow. Here is the final day in May report of the current road conditions to access the Golden Trout Wilderness. Sequoia National Park opens their road to Mineral King. Just expect to … Continue reading →

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Video: Kern River in October

Posted on November 9, 2016 by

Three individuals head out to explore the Kern River in the Golden Trout Wilderness. The video shows still images of their adventure into and out of the Kern River via the Forks of the Kern Trail. Enjoy.

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Video: The Wild Kern River

Posted on October 1, 2016 by

Chris Walklet heads down the Forks of the Kern trail to fish the Wild and Scenic Kern River. Enjoy the sounds of the river, the silence of a hike, a F-16 jet or two, and the catches he makes. Are … Continue reading →

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Video: Golden Trout Part 1

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

Three guys head out to the Golden Trout Wilderness from what looks like the Forks of the Kern Trail on the Sequoia National Forest side. Enjoy part 1 of their journey.

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Trail Report: 33E20

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

According to a hiker named Scotty, the trail that goes between Forks of the Kern TH and Kern Flat (33E20) contains one down tree on the Sequoia National Forest side of the wilderness. The location is across from the Rattlesnake … Continue reading →

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Lloyd Meadow Road (21S82) Opens

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

Forest Service road 21S82, known as the Lloyd Meadow Road, is now open for public use on the Sequoia National Forest. This road provides access to the wilderness trailheads via the Kern Flat Trail (33E20) starting at Forks of the … Continue reading →

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48 Hours at the Forks of the Kern

Posted on January 23, 2015 by

Another story has surfaced about a 48 hour trip down the Forks of the Kern River trailhead back in November. Check out the photos and story as one user experiences this trail and adventure for the first time. Story -> … Continue reading →

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Trail Report: Flatiron Loop Trip

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

Troop 26 from Los Angeles went on the Flatiron Loop trip through the Golden Trout Wilderness. Trail conditions, water sources, and their experience was contributed to the site by Chris. Here is what they found. Brackets were added for clarification purposes. … Continue reading →

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More Roads Open!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by

More roads are now open on the Sequoia National Forest. These include the Sherman Pass Road, which gives access to the Blackrock Trailhead and Kennedy Meadows, and road 20S67 to Forks of the Kern trailhead. Users can now access the trails … Continue reading →

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