Kern River 2017 by Randy Romero https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017 en-us 2017-05-22 16:48:37 UTC 2026-03-22 14:47:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Tent.png Lickety Split- this is what the rafting run will look like rrromero https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173197214 2017-05-22 16:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173197214 Map of the River rrromero https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173197370 Look closely near the bottom and you will see what the "run" is- Lickety Split]]> 2017-05-22 16:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173197370 Camping rrromero https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173197546 Reservation Dates
May 26-May 29
6 Per Site, 2 Cars Max
Set up camp at Boulder Gulch.
Confirmation Numbers

  • 2-37959718 NRSO
  • 2-37959719 NRSO
  • 2-37959720 NRSO
Directions:
From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. Take Highway 155 around the west side of Lake Isabella for 4 miles to the campground entrance.



]]> 2017-05-22 16:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173197546 Day 1-2 Sample Itinerary May 26-May 27 rrromero https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173201305 May 26
Check-in and set up camp

May 27
6am wake up (sun will be up so its hard to sleep)
7am Breakfast
Oatmeal, cereal etc
8am Rafters depart


Options for Non-Rafters
Lake Isabella- French Gulch Marina (kind of old and run down)- access to lake though

Hike Whiskey Flats Trail-
http://kernriversierra.com/bike/whiskeyflat.html

Riverside Park, Kernville- Ideal, this is where we will exit the river- Directions Below

]]> 2017-05-22 17:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173201305 Day 2-3 Sample Itinerary May 27-May 29 rrromero https://padlet.com/rrromero/KernRiver2017/wish/173207099 May 27
12pm
Check-in with group
Option 1- Lunch Kern River Brewery, then hike

Option 2- Hike- Kern River Trail 
(expansive trail along the upper kern, north of the Johnsondale Bridge) Late lunch/dinner at Kern River Brewery

6pm-7pm
Arrive back at camp, campfire ghost stories and s'mores

May 28
7am Breakfast
Oatmeal, cereal etc
8am Depart for Day hike
Trail of 100 Giants
http://www.redwoodhikes.com/SequoiaNM/TrailOf100Giants.html  (Dome Rock is also an option as a side trip here)

10 am - 11 am Return to Natural Water Slide
From the intersection of Western Divide Highway and Parker Pass Road (2.6 miles south of Trail of 100 Giants), head east on Parker Pass Road. After 6.5 miles, turn north on Lloyd Meadow Road (Forest Route 22S82) and take that road for 5.7 miles to a parking area on the right side of the road. A dirt fire road (Route 22S90) leads uphill to the left. Park where it is permitted and hike up the fire road up for half a mile. As the road rounds a bend, the creek will be visible pouring over a large rock. Break off the trail here and get ready for the most fun you can have in Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Trailhead address: Forest Route 22S82, Sequoia National Forest, Springville, CA 93208
Trailhead coordinates: 36.027466, -118.515284 (36° 01′ 38.87″N 118° 30′ 55.02″W)

2 pm -4pm Return to camp for BBQ and Lake exploration- Flexible

8pm camp fire etc

May 29 
Pack up and leave


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