Tag Archives: Forks of the Kern

Wildfire Update: Castle Grows and Another One Discovered

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Joshua

While out on the Castle Fire, aircraft caught a glimpse of another one burning further to the north. It is rather small in comparison to the Castle Fire. Here is what has been officially posted. The Castle Fire burned past … Continue reading →

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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 Opening!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Joshua

News just received earlier today from the Western Divide Ranger District office is the Lloyd Meadow Road (22S82) is open! Now users can access both the Jerkey Meadows TH and Forks of the Kern. Other roads are still closed and … Continue reading →

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Video: Upper Kern River Fly Fishing

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Joshua

A group of three head out the Forks of the Kern TH and hike up the Kern River for some fly fishing. Check out there catches and views along the way. With the fall weather, who’s ready to get outside … Continue reading →

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Video: Grate Times in the Golden Trout Wilderness

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Joshua

Looks like a few users headed down the Forks of the Kern Trail to do some fishing. Curious what they found? How about how small or big were the catches? Check it out in the video above.

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Lloyd Meadow Road Opens – SQF

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Joshua

Great news for those wanting to get in the wilderness earlier than Memorial Day weekend. The Lloyd Meadow Road (22S82) is now open to Jerkey Meadow TH as well as 20S67 to Forks of the Kern TH on the Sequoia … Continue reading →

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Video: Horseshoe Meadow to Forks of the Kern

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Joshua

Enjoy a users journey through the Golden Trout Wilderness. The individual starts on the eastern most side in Horseshoe Meadow and comes out at the Forks of the Kern. The video is shaky at times, but viewers should get some … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Forks of the Kern

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Joshua

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 Joshua

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 Joshua

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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