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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
Tule River CA
Backpacking Sequoia NF
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
Western Divide District
32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA
559-539-2607
Hume Lake District
35860 East Kings Canyon
Dunlap, CA
559-338-2251
Sequoia National Forest government web site
559-784-1500
Kern River District 4875 Ponderosa DrLake Isabella CA
760-379-5646
Kern River Ranger Distr. 105 Whitnet Rd
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
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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