Tag Archives: Golden Trout Wilderness

Trip Report: Kern Canyon Loop from Horseshoe Meadow

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Joshua

User B.Y. sent in this report on a trip into the wilderness. Here is what they had to say. Kern Canyon Loop from Horseshoe Meadow via Trail pass, HST, and PCT. Started up Trail pass from Horseshoe Meadow at 8AM … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Casa Vieja Day Hike

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Joshua

Access to the Blackrock Trailhead is now open! This is according to hiker Megan who went there recently on a day hike. Here is what she has to say: Gate at Blackrock is finally open! Roads were smooth sailing to … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Meadow Road is Open (Inyo NF)

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Joshua

Thanks to user Jared for informing GTW that access to the eastern side of the GTW via the Horseshoe Meadow road is now possible. He was able to enjoy Mulkey Meadow on a very recent trip.

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Trip Report: Southern Sierra with a touch of GTW

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Joshua

Tony recently went out backpacking for several days. The trip only touched a portion of the GTW, but the intel and insights on alternative ways into the Inyo’s side of the wilderness could be helpful to some. For example, with … Continue reading →

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Trail Report: Black Rock to Beach Meadow

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Joshua

The first trail report for the season has arrived. Thanks to user Megan for sharing! Here is what she has to say: Blackrock Rgr station to Beach Meadow. Nearly into July but you wouldn’t know it from the closed gates, … Continue reading →

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Roads Closed Longer Than Usual

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Joshua

Memorial Day weekend is behind us and it is time to head out into the Golden Trout Wilderness, right? Well as many have found out that may not be the case or at least it is delayed. Due to the … Continue reading →

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April’s Snow Survey Results

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Joshua

California Cooperative Snow Survey results are in for the month of April. After a few years of reporting not so great numbers, this time it is different. The Kern River Basin is sitting at 326% of normal! All the atmospheric … Continue reading →

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Video: Golden Trout Pack Train

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Joshua

If you haven’t guess where the video last week was taken, well here is the full version. It is a very popular place to go fly fishing on the Kern River in the GTW. Who’s ready to get outdoors again!? … Continue reading →

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Video: Early Morning Crossing

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Joshua

A different video than what is normally posted here on GTW. However, can you name where they are crossing? The Kern River is part of it, but exactly where? Enjoy!

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Mulkey Meadow Golden Trout Fishing

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Joshua
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