{"id":8841,"date":"2020-05-24T01:39:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T08:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tx.netius.net\/?p=8841"},"modified":"2020-05-25T05:02:52","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T12:02:52","slug":"big-meadow-sequoia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/big-meadow-sequoia\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Meadow Sequoia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bigmdwkern.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8846\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/bigmdwkern-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Big Meadow Kern\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Big Meadow &#8211; Kern Plateau<\/h2>\n<p>Sherman&#8217;s Pass, Sequoia National Forest<br \/>\nBig Meadow borders <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wilderness\/dome-land-wilderness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dome Land Wilderness<\/a><br \/>\nin the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/horse.gif\" alt=\"horse camping\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/NFS.gif\" alt=\"National Forest Camps\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/bike.gif\" alt=\"Mountain Biking Kern\" width=\"30\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/hike.gif\" alt=\"Hikes\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/RV.gif\" alt=\"Trailer access\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/camp.gif\" alt=\"camping\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many large and gorgeous meadows inside Sequoia National Forest, but none compare in &#8216;grandeur&#8217; to this southern Sierra public pasture. <strong>BIG MEADOW KERN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find your way north of <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/california-towns.php?tid=219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kernville<\/a> and the river really comes into view. Up close, right there! Stop, get out of the vehicle for a stretch break and breathe; take it all in. This is only the start of the adventure. Gorgeous Big Meadow is located up on the Kern Plateau, 3000&#8242; above the river on the eastern ridges. Only accessible half the year due to snow, this meadow is a must see for those exploring the eastern side of the <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/kern-river-canyon\/\">Kern River<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8859\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/22S05_Sherman-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"22s05 sherman pass\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/22S05_Sherman-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/22S05_Sherman.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/backroads\/22s05-sequoia-nf\/\">Sherman&#8217;s Pass Road #22S05<\/a> is a hard right<\/strong> turn after the Johnsondale Bridge. It is well signed and still easy to miss. Climb out of the dryness and into the dense forests and meadows of higher altitudes. Driving this southern Sierra-crossing route, Sherman&#8217;s Pass Rd. will require all of your concentration. Steep, curvy road without guard rails. Plus epic, scenic views (NOT to die for).<\/p>\n<p>At this point &#8211; Rock slides, <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/backroads\/22s05-sequoia-nf\/attachment\/shermancloses\/\">snow gates and road closure<\/a> are typical in winter months. Check w\/ rangers in Kernville about road conditions (before you head up this way).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/active\/campstuff\/NF\/seqnf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sequoia National Forest<\/a> <\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/NFS.gif\" alt=\"National Forest Camps\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><br \/>\nKernville Ranger Station<br \/>\n105 Whitnet Rd<br \/>\nKernville CA<br \/>\n760-376-3781<\/p>\n<p><strong>While traveling eastbound on Sherman&#8217;s Pass Road, the intersection to look for is <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/campsites\/22s12-sequoia-nf\/\">Big Meadow Road #22S12<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The partially paved road will lead south a few miles, then becomes GRADED DIRT and ventures another 15+ miles &#8211; way, way out into dead-end territories. Not one road connects down to Lake Isabella!<\/p>\n<p>Spur roads (all one lane, dirt roads) lead out to various places like &#8211; Cherry Hill, Big Meadow, Horse Meadow Campground, <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wilderness\/dome-land-wilderness\/\">Dome Land Wilderness<\/a> Trailheads, Manter Meadow, Salmon Creek Falls, Cannel Meadows, dozens of trails and spurs. Plenty of primitive camping back in these forest areas. A high clearance rig may be required the further back you go. Mud and snow are quite common in spring and fall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8850\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/largecampsites.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8850\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/largecampsites-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Camping California Back Roads\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/largecampsites-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/largecampsites-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/largecampsites.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Extra Large Camp Sites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>BIG MEADOW is a favorite camp area among &#8211;<\/strong><br \/>\nbackpackers (trailheads)<br \/>\nequestrian (horse campers)<br \/>\nhunters<br \/>\nmountain bikers<br \/>\noff-road campers<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8848\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/westsidedrive.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8848\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/westsidedrive-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"westsidedrive\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/westsidedrive-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/westsidedrive-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/westsidedrive.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">westside drive: ample parking and camping for horse trailers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8847\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cattlecowsbeefy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"cattlecowsbeefy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cattlecowsbeefy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cattlecowsbeefy.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8845\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8845\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/nofroadingonmdw.jpg\" alt=\"no 'froading on meadows\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/nofroadingonmdw.jpg 500w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/nofroadingonmdw-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">no &#8216;froading on meadows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/publicpasture.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8853\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/publicpasture-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"publicpasture\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/publicpasture-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/publicpasture.jpg 578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/therules.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8849\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/therules-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Big Meadow Rules\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/therules-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/therules-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/therules.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8851\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8851\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/looparound.jpg\" alt=\"Back Loop Road\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/looparound.jpg 600w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/looparound-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Back Loop Road, around the Big Meadow. Narrow &amp; muddy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8843\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/fencedmeadow.jpg\" alt=\"fencedmeadow\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/fencedmeadow.jpg 600w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/fencedmeadow-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Or perhaps this is not the Big Meadow near Sequoia that you are seeking. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/NPS.gif\" alt=\"National Parks\" width=\"24\" height=\"30\" \/> The scenic, giant, public horse pasture listed above is not to be confused with <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/campsites\/14s11-sequoia-nf\/\">#14S11 Big Meadows Road<\/a>, also in National Forest land, located in between popular <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/active\/campstuff\/NF\/seqnf.html\">Sequoia National Park<\/a> and Kings Canyon. (100 miles north of here)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big Meadow &#8211; Kern Plateau Sherman&#8217;s Pass, Sequoia National Forest Big Meadow borders Dome Land Wilderness in the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains There are many large and gorgeous meadows inside Sequoia National Forest, but none compare in &#8216;grandeur&#8217; to this southern Sierra public pasture. BIG MEADOW KERN Find your way north of Kernville and the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/big-meadow-sequoia\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Big Meadow Sequoia<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3,179,1,5,58],"tags":[3183,436,1691,828,2989,287,3188,283,2669,284,971,258,800,3187,289,455,282,238,262,316,3168,3186,286,3185,277,2119,3169,102,695,3184,2452,182,232,307,3028],"class_list":["post-8841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-campsites","category-equestrian","category-sightsee","category-hikes","category-wilderness","tag-big-meadow","tag-camps","tag-cattle","tag-dirt-roads","tag-dispersed-camping","tag-equestrian-2","tag-grazing","tag-horse-2","tag-horse-camping","tag-horseback","tag-hunting","tag-kern","tag-kern-county","tag-kern-day-hikes","tag-kern-plateau","tag-meadow","tag-meadows","tag-mountains","tag-national-forest","tag-outdoors","tag-pasture","tag-paved","tag-primitive-2","tag-public-land-pastures","tag-sequoia","tag-sequoia-national-forest","tag-shermans-pass","tag-sierra-nevada","tag-snow","tag-southern-sierrra","tag-trailers","tag-trailheads","tag-trails","tag-usda","tag-wilderness"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Big Meadow Sequoia - Total Escape Outside<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/big-meadow-sequoia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Big Meadow Sequoia - Total Escape Outside\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Big Meadow &#8211; Kern Plateau Sherman&#8217;s Pass, Sequoia National Forest Big Meadow borders Dome Land Wilderness in the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains There are many large and gorgeous meadows inside Sequoia National Forest, but none compare in &#8216;grandeur&#8217; to this southern Sierra public pasture. 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