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Kennedy Meadows
Friday, October 06, 2017
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| 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, Kern River Ranger District, Jackass Peak Motorized Trail, Kern Plateau, Rattlesnake Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This riding area has multiple campgrounds and staging opportunities plus about 150 miles of challenging single track trails geared toward the more experienced rider. There are a handful of 4x4 roads for larger vehicles but this area primarily caters to the dirt bikes.
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 include Kennedy Meadows General Store and the Grumpy Bear Saloon which has a full bar and live bands that play on Saturday nights.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Inyokern, CA | |||
| Address | Sherman Pass Road, Inyokern, CA 93527 | |||
| From: Ridgecrest, CA
1) Take US-395 north about 15 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Nine Mile Canyon Road, continue 11.1 miles 3) Turn right (north) on Kennedy Meadows Road, continue 9.2 miles 4) Turn left on CR-J14, continue 1.9 miles 5) Turn left at T-intersection on Kennedy Meadows Road, continue 1.7 miles 6) Turn left on Sherman Pass Road, continue about 7.7 miles to the campgrounds. |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Trail |
| Land | National Forest |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Visitor Reviews & Comments) |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 160,000 acres (250 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 150 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 7500 to 9900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  Many | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Mid June - November | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required most trails are single track only |
 ATVs | Some Areas | Not Recommended CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on Monache and Sherman 4x4 Roads |
 UTVs / SXS | Some Areas | Not Recommended CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on Monache and Sherman 4x4 Roads |
 SUVs / Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | Not Recommended permitted on Monache and Sherman 4x4 Roads |
| Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on Monache and Sherman 4x4 Roads |
| Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| Helmets Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
| Bicycles | No Restriction | |
| Hiking | No Restriction | |
| Horseback | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Cross Country | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Fireworks | Prohibited | |
| Emergency / Law Enforcement | ||
| Insurance | *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that all riders obtain medical insurance and buy motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before visiting any of the locations depicted on this website. | |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $17.00 RV: $17.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Troy Meadow and Fish Creek Campground Fees |
| Comment | No camping fees charged if using overflow campgrounds. |
KEY SERVICES
 First Aid | 30+ Miles (SE) | Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (760) 446-3551 |
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Kennedy Meadows General Store (559) 850-5647 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (SE) | Shell (760) 377-5353 |
 Water | On Site | Troy Meadows Campground |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (E) | Boulder Creek RV Resort (760) 876-4243 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Grumpy Bears Retreat (559) 850-2327 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Kennedy Meadows General Store (559) 850-5647 |
 Swim Area | On Site | Troy Meadows Campground |
 Water Body | On Site | South Fork Kern River |
 Boat Ramp | 30+ Miles (SW) | North Fork Marina/Lake Isabella (760) 376-1812 |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sequoia National Forest - Kern River Ranger District 105 Whitney Road Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-3781 mailroom_r5_sequoia@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | Extension 633 |
| Contact Info | Sequoia National Forest - Black Rock Ranger District 105 Whitney Road Kernville, CA 93238 (559) 539-2607 |
| Comment | Extension 276
Office opens in the spring through first week of November. |
| Contact Info | Grumpy Bears Retreat Restaurant & Tavern 98887 Kennedy Meadows Road Inyokern, CA 93527 (559) 850-2327 grumpybearsretreat@yahoo.com www.facebook.com |
Kennedy Meadows Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/1/2011 (Thanks!)
Kennedy Meadows Trail Photo
Kennedy Meadows Trail Photo
Kennedy Meadows Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/1/2011 (Thanks!)
Kennedy Meadows Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/1/2011 (Thanks!)
Kennedy Meadows Trail Photo
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