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Mountain Biking Kern & Biking Camps in Sequoia

Mountain biking has become a popular sport especially in California. We’ve got so much great terrain, so close to home (the urban sprawl), that’s this hobby is bound to get you back in shape, fast. The weather is awesome, just go. Plan a camping weekend & bring your bike!

KERN RIVER AREA

  • Kennedy Meadows & South to Chinmey Peak Road & Long Valley. Lots & lots of open trails on bordering BLM Lands
  • Keysville California has trails near the Kern River & annual bike race called the Keysville Classic
  • Monache Meadows is a great area to explore on a mountain bike
  • Troy Meadow Campground is an excellent spot for some long day loops
  • Rincon Trail runs parallel to the Kern River & can be accessed via Sherman’s Pass Road

    • Parks & Forests in Sequoia / Sierra Nevada -

    SEQUOIA PARK BIKING

    Obvious (but humorous) information on bike riding or mountain biking in Sequoia NP. Upon doing research for this page, noticed a heck of a lotta folks typing in the phrase

    Sequoia National Park Bike

    I laughed.

    First off, the Sierra Nevada has NO National Parks that allow mountain biking on their trails. (official words are: Biking is allowed on the main roads in the parks but is prohibited on park trails.) California Wilderness areas are the same. So that brings us to Sequoia National Forest. Yes, National Forests allow mountain bikes on trails, in most cases.

    Second, there are no bike rentals inside Sequoia National Park (or Kings), so you must bring yours in, or better yet ride in. I dare you. Although you cannot take said bike on a dirt trail, so you’ll need to stick to pavement only. The main highway (Hwy 198) has got to be one of the curviest, narrow, fern lined ridge routes of the region. You would be a fool to ride this area, as a senior citizen w/ a 40 foot motorhome or a speeding SUV may take you out on a curve. Seriously! You better be in great shape if you plan to descend into Kings Cyn. That route is just as dangerous if not more so. These National Park gets a lotta traffic.

    Thirdly - here is the biggest tip of the whole topic. In between Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks is a slice of Sequoia National Forest land. (Meaning you can ride bikes or mountain bikes here) Most call it Big Meadows Road # 14S11 & there is plenty camping all down this road - 12 miles with spur roads in every direction. A nice chunk of forest with rocks, meadows, camps & dirt roads. Granite & great scenery. What more could you ask for? More forest roads than single track trails tho and please watch for equestrian traffic. The dead end of this road leads out to 2 Wilderness areas, so be prepared to navigate with a good map in hand.

    Maps for biking in the Sequoia -

    Wanna see some great riders & bikes? California Mountain Bike Races