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Journey |
Sample Trips | Sequoias
| Kernville
cruise
up.the
kern
The
wild & scenic Kern River carves out this oak lined canyon.
The winding roads travels from Lake Isabella north along the
river which is lined with camping. The pine mountains surrounding
the valley are quite cool compared to the warmer temperature
down by the river.
Take a scenic drive up the river and into the pine forest
back roads. The panoramic Sugarloaf
Road runs the mountain ridge and overlooks the deep river
valley. It is an excellent round trip day drive from Kernville
in order to see this dramatic change of terrain plus see some
nice views. Pass waterfalls and explore the secluded woodlands.
Picnic by a creekside clearing or in a reclusive meadow. Read
a good book while relax in a hammock under towering cedar pines
while or ride your mountain bike on the remote dirt roads.
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Kernville
is a small recreation town located on the north shore of Lake Isabella,
without stoplights, this small village is set in a narrow oak
valley. It has a few antique shops, small inns and plenty of
outdoor enjoyment: River raft, fish, hike, mountain bike, camp,
horse back ride, rockclimb, boat or jetski on the lake. |
The adjacent Sequoia
National Forest offers sightseeing and adventures: the southern
most Sequoia grove -Trail of 100 Giants, the viewpoint -Dome
Rock, granite spires - the
Needles, the vertiginous steep walls of the Kern River Gorge.
The crowds are sparse & the views breathtaking. |
Plenty of dense forest atop surrounding the Kern
River Valley
in the Sequoia
National Forest area.
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The Neill House is a Victorian home located in
downtown Kernville,
only one from shops and restaurants. A historical house
which was rescued from the shoreline of nearby Lake Isabella
and restored to it's full potential. Furnished with antiques
and modern conveniences, it used to be a bnb - but is now a private residence.
Overnight stays in Kernville
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Activity |
Kern Area |
mountain biking |
Sequoia
National Forest |
cabin rentals |
Sequoia
& Kings Cyn. National Park |
- horseback riding
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Sequoia
National Forest & Park |
snowmobiling |
N.
Sequoia National Forest |
snowskiing -nordic
& alpine |
Sequoia
National Forest & Park |
rockclimbing |
The Needles & Dome Rock |
primitive camping |
Sequoia
National Forest |
small campgrounds |
Sequoia
National Forest |
Lake
Hume |
N.
Sequoia National Forest |
Lake Isabella |
Southern Sequoia National Forest |
backpacking |
all
over all |
river rafting |
Kern River & Kaweah River |
Nearby attractions:
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Kern towns:
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Itinerary Ideas:
Drive north up the backside of the mountains via Highway 395 or Hwy.14, thru the Mojave desert & stay overnight at a living ghost
town, then just a short drive west up Hwy. 178 gets you to
Lake Isabella at the base of the Kern River Valley. Or from the east side, go north
on US Highway 395, take the left on County Road J41 thru Kennedy Meadows, over the Kern Plateau and through the forests, over #22S05 Sherman Pass, then down to the Kern River.
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