| Alt Names |
Cannell Ranger District, Fish Creek Meadow, Pine Mountain, Jackass Meadows, Little Troy Meadows, Hooker Meadow, Smith Mountain, Sequoia National Forest, Ball Mountain, Bonita Meadows, West Meadow, Lookout Mountain, Danner Meadow, Corral Meadow, Stoney Meadow, Sherman Peak, Mahogany Creek, Trout Creek, Kern River, Monache Meadows, Kern Plateau OHV Area |
| DESCRIPTION |
This riding area has multiple campgrounds and staging opportunities plus miles of challenging trails geared toward the more experienced rider.
The trails are generally open from mid-June until the first snowfall, which is usually the first week of November. This is one of the most popular places to go for woods riding in southern California.
Nearby services such include the Kennedy Meadows General Store and the Grumpy Bear Saloon that has a full bar and restaurant with live bands that play on Saturday nights. Detailed Trail Map.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Inyokern, CA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 36º 03.032' W 118º 12.007' |
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From: Ridgecrest, CA
1) Take US-395 north about 15 miles
2) Turn left (west) on Nine Mile Canyon Rd., continue 11.1 miles
3) Turn right (north) onto Kennedy Meadows Rd., continue 9.2 miles
4) Turn left onto CR-J14, continue 1.9 miles
5) Turn left at T-intersection onto Kennedy Meadows Rd., continue 1.7 miles
6) Turn left onto Sherman Pass Rd., continue about 7.7 miles to the campgrounds |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Mid June - November |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Sequoia National Forest - Black Rock Ranger District
105 Whitney Road
Kernville, CA 93238
(559) 539-2607
www.fs.fed.us
|
| Comment |
Ext 276 |
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
250 |
| Miles Of Trail |
100 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
7500 to 10000 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Little |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Some |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| Gasoline |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| Diesel |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
30+ Miles (E) |
| RV Disposal |
On Site |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
On Site |
| Swim Area |
On Site |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (SW) |
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