| Put In: |
Little Kern Confluence |
| Take Out: |
Johnsondale Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
|
| Gradient: |
60 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
17 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Kern River Flow Phone: 760-367-8821 (local) or 877-537-6356 (toll free) |
| Good Level: |
800 - 3,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
|
| Permit: |
Required May 15 through September 15. Call Cannell Ranger District at 619-376-3781 for application dates and details. |
| Hazards: |
Vortex Rapid and Carson Falls, high water. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
All National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Excellent campsites along the river. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 370 miles South of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Bakersfield, take California Highway 178 northeast about 40 miles to the town of Lake Isabella and turn left onto California Highway 155. Continue for about 7 miles to Wofford Heights and bear right onto Burlando Road. Drive approximately 4 miles to Kernville and take Sierra Way, also known as Mountain Road 99, 20 miles upstream to Johnsondale Bridge.
Put In: From the take-out, proceed up Mountain 99 and turn right onto a road (paved) going toward Lloyds Meadow. After about 15 miles on this road turn right onto the road leading to the Forks of the Kern (marked by a sign). Drive 2 miles to the trailhead and then hike the 2 miles down to the put-in. |
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