Tag Archives: Sherman Pass
Schaeffer Fire Area Closure Order Ends!
Good news for those wanting to cut over to the eastern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. The road closure has been lifted on the Sherman Pass road! Below is directly from the Sequoia National Forest’s public release letter. Schaeffer … Continue reading
Wildfire Update – Schaeffer Fire
Some of you may have been following a wildfire outside of the Golden Trout Wilderness called the Schaeffer Fire. The lightning caused fire is east of the Forks of the Kern area and burning in the old McNally Fire scar … Continue reading
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Tagged fire, Kern River Ranger District, lightning strikes, McNally Fire, Schaeffer, Sequoia National Forest, Sherman Pass, wildfire
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All Roads are Open
Updating everyone that officially all roads are open to access the Golden Trout Wilderness. Those wanting to head into the Inyo NF side through the Blackrock Trailhead should not take stock. The Kern River Ranger District front desk reports there … 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
Sherman Pass Now Open
According to the Sequoia National Forest’s Facebook page, Sherman Pass is now open. Sherman Pass provides access to the Black Rock station and Black Rock Trailhead. Perfect for those wanting to see sites on the Inyo National Forest side like … Continue reading
More Roads are Open
More roads have opened in preparation for Memorial Day weekend! The quick list of roads now open are listed below. Included is a brief idea of commonly visited areas associated with the roads opening. Mountain Home State Forest (Balch Park … Continue reading
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Tagged Balch Park, Balch Park Road, Bear Creek Road, Black Rock, Casa Vieja Meadow, Chicken Spring Lake, Cottonwood Lakes, Horseshoe Meadow, Inyo National Forest, Jordan Hot Springs, Maggie Lakes, Mineral King, Mountain Home State Forest, road opening, Sequoia National Forest, Sherman Pass, Summit Lake
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More Road Closures
Bear Creek and Balch Park roads provide access to Mountain Home State Forest and Balch Park. More importantly these roads are the main access points to the western most portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Typical trail accessed by these roads are … Continue reading
Road Opens: Sherman Pass Road (22S05)
Forest Service Road 22S05, known as the Sherman Pass Road, is now open beyond the Cherry Hill Road (22s12). Users can use this road to access Kennedy Meadows from the west. However, road access to the Black Rock Trailhead is … Continue reading
More Roads Open!
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
Roads Are Opening
Roads leading into the Golden Trout Wilderness begin to open. Mountain Home State Forest has opened both of their roads. Users can now access the western most portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness via the Long Meadow trail. Horseshoe Meadow … Continue reading
