Tag Archives: Jerkey Meadow Trailhead
Trip Report: 5 Days in the GTW
Backpacker Mark and his daughter headed out for a 4 night and 5 day trip from the Jerkey Meadow TH. Curious as to what they found along the way? Here is his report. On Thursday June 14 my daughter & … Continue reading
Trail Report: Jerkey Meadow to Trout Meadow
Last week Daniel went out into the Golden Trout Wilderness via the Jerkey Meadow Trailhead. He hiked up and over to the Little Kern River Bridge and ultimately to Trout Meadow. Then he reversed course and this is what he … Continue reading
Lloyd Meadow Road Opens – SQF
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
40 Miles Through the Golden Trout Wilderness
In the beginning of the late spring/summer backpacking season, 4 adventurers head out into the Golden Trout Wilderness. Due to the large snow pack, a detour was needed to arrive at their destination. Their trip went from 10 to 40 … Continue reading
Trip Report: Lion Meadow from Jerkey Meadow
A visitor to the wilderness, Dan Hall, during the week of Thanksgiving started at Jerkey Meadow and went out to Lion Meadow. Here is what he reports: Thanksgiving week I did a backpack trip from Jerky Trailhead to Grey Meadow, … Continue reading
Video: Two Nights at the Little Kern River
Come along with Catherine Gregory on 3 day/2 night trip to the Little Kern River. She decided to celebrate her birthday outdoors and with her friend Julie, who happens to be doing her first backpacking trip. Thanks for sharing the … Continue reading
Trail Report: A Loop from Jerkey Meadow
A trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness by Dan Hall reports on loop from Jerkey Meadow Trailhead. Included is a link of photos he took from his trip. Here is what he found while on his journey into the wilderness. … Continue reading
Trip Report: Little Kern Lake
Tony, a fan of the GTW facebook page, traveled with is son to Little Kern Lake. They spent 8 days in the wilderness together. Here is what Tony has to report: My eldest son and I hiked to Little Kern … Continue reading
Last Road Conditions Update for May
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
Video: Backpacking Golden Trout Wilderness
A first backpacking adventure started at the Jerkey Meadow Trailhead and ended at the Little Kern River. However, there were some unexpected difficulties along the way. This is another view point of a video shared back in June. Enjoy day … Continue reading
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