Canebrake Rd, Chimney Peak Recreation Area, Hwy.178, Onyx, Kernville

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Rugged canyons in the high desert area of Hwy. 178, just east of Kernville lead all the way north to the southern Sierras & Kennedy Meadows. Joshua trees are common & the pinyon pine trees are just up the hill. Canebrake Road heads north off of Hwy. 178, about 15 mi. east of Lake Isabella. There is entrance signs & the remainder is graded dirt roads. Some small spurs roads may require 4WD.

A nice high desert Joshua Tree forest is just east of here, on the other side of Walker Pass, along the highway. Walker Pass is the only designated campground along this & mainly used for a backpackers trailhead camp for those wishing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

Plenty of rugged canyons to camp in up near the Canebrake turn off. All primitive, so bring your water. Springtime the creeks can still be flowing. Make sure to obey 'private property' signs.

An alternate way to get to this area & avoid LA traffic is to take Interstate15 N over the Cajon Pass; just before Hesperia/Victorville, veer north on Hwy. 395. Continue all the way thru the Mojave Desert & just before the small town of Inyokern, take the Bowman Rd left (west) across to Hwy.14, left & then Right on Hwy. 178 to climb the mtn.

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Overview MAP

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Primitive Camping
along Backroads

A good map of the dirt back roads is advised. NFS Sequoia National Forest map is a decent one that shows BLM & private lands. BLM land right up to the Kennedy Meadows area in the Sequoia National Forest.

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