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Dome Rock Lookout over the Kern River Gorge

Sequoia National Forest encompasses the newly formed Giant Sequoia National Monument

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    Sequoia National Forest is divided into 2 distinct sections:
    Section Near
    Northern Sequoia/Kings Cyn
    Southern Kern River

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    Wilderness areas within forest:
    Wilderness Area
    Jennie Lakes Sequoia NP
    Monarch Kings Cyn NP
    Dome Land Kennedy Meadows
    Golden Trout Kennedy Meadows
    South Sierra Kennedy Meadows

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    Sequoia National Forest
    Sierra Nevada Mountains


    Meadows, mountain peaks, streams, waterfalls, huge granite rocks, domes & cliffs, plus the southern most Sequoia groves. Outdoor recreation & the best possible camping near Southern California.

    Sequoia Area activities include:
    • Back Road Exploration
    • Backpacking
    • Camping
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Kayaking
    • Kern River CA
    • Mountain Biking
    • River Rafting
    • Rock Climbing
    • Sightseeing
    • Sierra Creeks & Streams
    • Sequoia Groves
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    Sequoia Camping

    Backpacking Sequoia NF

    maps A Sequoia Forest Service Map or hiking topo map is highly advised for this rugged Sierra Nevada area. There are many dirt roads & trails in order to get to some of these spots. This lush pine forest is convenient & close to Bakersfield & Fresno CA. Tent camping is allowed almost any place. Please camp 100 feet from trail or water sources. No camping on meadows. Ground fires are very allowed with fire permit. Check with the correct ranger district for all back country camping rules.

    Sequoia Ranger Stations:
    Sequoia Forest Headquarters
    Porterville CA
    559/784-1500
    Hot Springs District
    California Hot Springs CA
    661/548-6503
    Hume Lake District
    Dunlap, CA
    559/338-2251
    Greenhorn District
    Lake Isabella CA
    760/379-5646
    Sequoia National Forest
    government web site
    559-784-1500
    Tule River District
    Springville CA
    559/539-2607
    Cannell Meadows Distr.
    Kernville CA
    760/376-3781
     

    Sequoia Backpacking

    Trail head & parking spots located at:

    • Big Meadow Trailhead on Road #22S07 - to Domeland Wilderness
    • Jackass Trailhead (near Fish Creek Campground, Road# 22S05) - to South Sierra Wilderness
    • Jerky Meadow (end of Forest Service Road #22S82) - to Golden Trout Wilderness
    • Lewis Camp Trailhead (end of road# 20S79) - to Golden Trout Wilderness
    • Lion Meadow Trailhead (end of road# 21S60) - to Golden Trout Wilderness
    • Marvin Pass Trailhead (end of road# 13S12, off of #14S11) - to Jennie Lakes Wilderness
    • Powell Meadow Trailhead - to Monache Meadows / Olancha Peak
    • Rowell Trailhead (end of road# 13S14, off of #14S11 ) - to Jennie Lakes Wilderness
    • Stoney Creek Trailhead (near Stoney Creek Campground) - to Jennie Lakes Wilderness
    • Summit Trailhead (end of road# 21S50) - to Golden Trout Wilderness

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    Sequoia Wilderness Maps
    Jennie Lakes Map
    Monarch Wilderness Map
    Dome Land Map
    Golden Trout Map
    South Sierra Map

    Backroads Sequoia

    The Southern Sierra Nevada is filled with old logging roads that lead to lush dense forest & meadows. Be aware of the Forest Service Signage & have a good map on hand. It is easy to get lost & you could end up driving for hours. Make sure you have adequate gasoline, food & emergency gear if you plan to explore these forests roads & rural routes.

    Sequoia Back Roads: Forest Service Road # - click on road number for detailed description

    • 14S11 - Sequoia / Kings Cyn NP
    • 19S09 - Dillonwood Grove

    Sequoia Park Maps, Road Maps & Topo Hiking Maps

  • Sequoia National Forest Map (USDA NFS)
  • Domelands Wilderness Map (USDA NFS)
  • Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map (Tom Harrison)
  • Golden Trout South Sierra Wilderness Map (USDA NFS)
  • Jawbone Canyon / Randsburg OHV Map
  • Mineral King Hiking Map (Tom Harrison)
  • Monarch Jennie Lakes Wilderness Map (USDA NFS)
  • Pacific Crest Trail / Tehachapi Hiking Map (USDA NFS)
  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Map (Tom Harrison)

    Rental Cabins & Fire Lookouts

    • Bald Mountain Lookout - on Sherman Pass Rd. near Troy Mdws area. 360 degree views of all Southern Sierra. Less that a one mi. hike
    • The Needles Fire Lookout - a 3.5 mile hike out to a great view on a tall fire tower. Overlooking the North Kern River Gorge.
    • Oak Flat Lookout: Greenhorn Ranger District, Lake Isabella, CA
      760-379-5646
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