4.8 hr
Overview
This trail provides a lovely out-and-back day hike to the confluence of the Kern River and the Little Kern or to venture deeper up the west bank of the Kern. <br><br>This is an upside-down hike with the steepest sections being the first few miles of the hike: good news for the hike in but a tough hurdle on the hike out so be sure to pack plenty of water for the hike out. If you plan to continue up the Kern, this requires a crossing of the Little Kern River. There is a rope strung across to assist, but in years of heavy runoff this can still be a little challenging. <br><br>There are great campsites all along the west bank of the Kern.
Trail Stats
17.9 km
197 m
1770 m
1433 m
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Photos
Entering the Golden Trout Wilderness.
Entering the Golden Trout Wilderness.
Great views down in to the Kern River.
Great views down in to the Kern River.
A peaceful pool on the Kern River.
A peaceful pool on the Kern River.
There is great fly fishing along the Kern River.
There is great fly fishing along the Kern River.