Near Kern River Upper to Rincon Trail
Dry Creek meets the Kern River
Near Kern River Upper to Rincon Trail
In the middle of the wilderness
Near Kern River Upper to Rincon Trail
Kern River
Near Kern River Upper to Rincon Trail
Signage at the t intersection of the two trails
Near Kern River Upper to Rincon Trail
Inside the cave looking out

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Kern River Upper to Rincon Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
Remote locations with solitude.
10.1
mi
Distance
1,503
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCaveRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.06mi
Distance
1,503ft
Elevation Gain
1,503ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
4,729ft
High Point
3,758ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This trail isn't on a lot of trail apps, but if you follow the trail along the river from the bridge and keep an eye out for a singletrack going up a small canyon about 0.75 miles in, you'll find a trail that connects the river trail to the Rincon Trail. And if you make it to the intersection of the Rincon Trail (6-ish miles in) and have the desire for another 10 miles, you can make it to the "Forks of the Kern"!

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Contributors
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