Monache Meadows
Total Miles
9.0
Elevation
2,621.77 ft
Duration
4 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer
Trail Overview
Beautiful scenic valley surrounded by wilderness areas. Road follows and crosses South Fork of Kern River. Great camp spots along route and at the end. Explore, camp, fish and relax along river. Remote, secluded area. Open to green-sticker vehicles, but you must stay on existing routes at all times.
Difficulty
A few small hills and mildly rocky in places. Sandy whoop-tidos crossing Monache Meadows. River crossings usually shallow, but may be deeper in the spring. Suitable for high-clearance stock SUVs. Four-wheel drive is recommended but is not always necessary if you stay on main route.
Status Reports
kurt ford
Nov 26, 2023
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
Devon cobos
Nov 19, 2023
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
Geoff Palmer
Nov 19, 2023
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Thomas Hughes
Oct 21, 2023
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
Open
Normal
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