Sequoia National Forest

Grand Canyon Hiking Photo Gallery

advertisement

Badger Gap Trail
Trail begins one mile north of Oak Flat Lookout Road on Rancheria Road. The trail descends into and climbs from several seasonal drainages on moderate grades before a steep descent into Delonegha Creek. Just above Hwy. 178 the trail connects with Kern River Trail. The trail traverses oak woodlands and mixed brush and provides some fine views of the Lower Kern Canyon.

Bright Star Trail
Trail starts in the Piute Mountains on Road 28S27 near Inspiration Point. This is an historic route which is not maintained and not passable for horses or motorcycles due to loose talus slopes. The route may be difficult to follow in places. A topographic map is required. The lower 1/2 mile is on private land terminating at the end of Erskine Creek Road. Historic evidence of mining can be seen along this route.

Bull Run Trail
Trail starts at the end of the Cow Creek Road which is the left fork at an intersection 1.25 miles north of Greenhorn Summit on Forest Hwy. 90. 4WD is required for the last 1/2 mile of the road. The trail descends Cow Creek to Bull Run Creek, turns upstream and climbs gently 1.5 miles into Bull Run Basin. A moderate climb up a ridge ends at road 24S35. Pine and oak line the creek with brushy slopes above. There is trout fishing in the creek but it is not stocked.

Clear Creek Trail
Trail begins one mile north of the Havilah Work Center. The first two miles are on private land. Please stay on the trail and close fence gates. The trail ends in Brown Meadow after climbing through grass oaks and brush to Clear Creek, then making numerous fords of the creek on a moderate climb through oak woodland and pine forest. Spring wildflowers are abundant in the lower and middle elevations.

Dry Meadow Trail
Trail starts at the end of the Steve Spring Road (28S27B) in the Piute Mountains. The trail descends in mixed conifer forest to open pine stands at Woolstalf Meadow, turns north and climbs through pine/oak woodland before descending along a small stream to Dry Meadows.

Greenhorn Mountain Trail
Trail loops along Greenhorn Summit beginning at the Summit Station. Moderate climbing and good views.

Hobo Fishing Trail
Trail begins at Hobo Campground and follows the Kern River to Sandy Flat Campground. Gentle slopes and good fishing are accessible along the Trail.

Kern River Trail
Trail begins at Hwy. 178 and Delonegha Road. There are gradual elevation changes as the trail parallels the river through open hillsides of grass and oak. The trail ends beyond China Garden. There can be excellent wildflower displays along this trail from mid-March to late April.

Mill Creek Trail
Trail starts 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 178 on Old Kern Canyon Road. The trail climbs gradually along Mill Creek for 2 miles, crossing the creek several times. Open oak/grass and riparian woodlands are found here, with fine spring wildflowers. Leaving the creek, one climbs moderate to steep grades through brush fields to mixed conifer forest. The trail ends at a small spur road just north of Squirrel Meadow.

Pacific Crest Trail
Trail crosses Piute Mountain Road 1.5 miles east of Landers Meadow (also crosses at west end of meadow). This segment has moderate grades as it traverses the southeast corner of the Piute Mountains in Pinyon/Juniper, Ponderosa pine, Pine and mixed conifer forest. A reliable spring (treat before drinking) is located at the Old Waterhole Mine 1/2 mile south of Landers Meadow. Mountain Bikes are not allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Patch Corner
Trail starts at the Democrat Bridge and parallels the Kern River, coming in at China Gardens. Good springtime wildflower displays.

Portuguese
Trail begins on Forest Hwy. 90 just south of the Girl Scout Camp and follows a series of small meadows to a ridge and then back to Forest Hwy. 90. Please stay on the trail and do not short cut switch backs. Wet conditions may also leave trails subject to erosion.

Remington Ridge Trail
Trail starts 1.75 miles west of Hobo Campground on Old Kern Canyon Road. The climb is moderate to steep and passes from open oak/grass woodland with spring wildflowers, through brush fields, to pine/oak forest at the O'Brien Spring Road. Views of Isabella Lake, Kern Canyon and Kern Plateau can be seen in the higher portion of the trail.

Sunday Peak Trail
Trail begins at the Girl Scout Camp parking area on Forest Hwy. 90 and climbs through mixed conifer forest on a moderate grade to the summit of Sunday Peak. Excellent views of the Kern Valley, the Plateau and high Sierra peaks may be seen on clear days This Trail is a good day hike for families, with a nice lunch spot at the summit.