Packsaddle hiking trail is located about 14 miles north of Kernville, located in Tulare county…read more Parking lot for Packsaddle trail is located about 500 feet past McNally's Fairview Lodge if your heading north. Trail head starts right across the street from parking lot. Make sure you stretch and be ready to start off with a steep climb for about a mile and a half befor you get a break. When you start hiking the trail, you will come to a fork on the trail about 200 feet from the start, stay to the RIGHT. You will cross the creek about 3 times back and fourth. Be careful after stepping on water or moist soil and then stepping on rocks. Yours boots, shoes might be very slippery after stepping on water, so don't slip and fall. Trail is about 5 miles total round trip. The only part that confuses everybody is where the trail splits off again, one towards the cave and the other towards I think it's called Rincon trail. (Look at my Packsaddle pics) the trail is pretty awesome, I have NEVER seen any Mtn lions, bears, bats or Bigfoot inside the cave. I have only seen small birds flying in and out. The cave is a little dusty, so take a mask if you don't deal to well with dust and don't forget to take a flashlight. I normally explore first and then eat my snacks after. Make sure you pack back in what ever you pack out. Normally after a good hike I love to stop into Kern River brewery for some delicious beers and a delicious burger. Happy hiking.....

This hike was pretty long. We briefly skimmed the information on this hike before starting and we…read morecould not find the cave on our own. In total, we walked 6 miles (3 miles in and 3 miles out). I definitely suggest bringing lots of water because the hike is draining as a majority of the way in is a steady uphill. There isn't much to see until you get to the "end" of the trail when you reach the small river, but the trek is worth it. We saw a small waterfall and plenty of wildlife. My group stayed at the Fairview Campsite that's right across the street to the trailhead and cooled down by the river afterward. Overall, I would suggest this hike to anyone looking for a challenge, but be prepared before you start!

This trail is somewhat short. On the day I went, the place was crowded (day party?) so I went…read morethrough the trail and watch the rapid water goes through. Afterwards, I feel like I had to claim my hot pool area because other people have taken over the larger pool areas as well the one secluded midway through the trail. The point is, come early and just leave because it gets crowded fast

Remmington Trail is a mountain biking trail that accesses Lightner Peak. The trailhead is located…read moreat (35.573915, -118.550334). From CA-178 East, exit at Borel Rd three miles before the town of Lake Isabella. Note your odometer and go as follows: - Turn east on Borel Rd - At 0.3 mile, there's a fork. Go right. - At 1.1 miles, Swamp Flats Campground. Continue straight. - At 2.0 miles, Hobo Campground. Continue straight. - At 3.6 miles, large parking area on the right with tree in the center. Park. From the parking area (2480'), cross the road and hike up the signed Remington Ridge Trail about 4 miles to where the trail passes east of peak 6252' and drops about 100' into a final saddle. After crossing the saddle leave the trail on the right where convenient and hike west up the slope gaining 250' to the summit. (http://angeles.sierraclub.org/hps/guides/02a.htm) The hike is about 10-12 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 4500'. This hike is awesome in the early spring or late winter. The trail may be snowy, but it provides great views of the snow-capped Sierras. The first time I hiked it, we missed the summit and ended up doing about 18 mi of hiking. (See map here: http://goo.gl/maps/H1HbH). To avoid this, bring a GPS.

I live here in Bakersfield for almost two years the fishing sucks even way up here in the kern…read moreriver I fished all the way up from the bridge all the way down from the river no fish I used flies and everything else and nothing. but the scenery is beautiful and dangerous at the same time really rocky if you want to catch fish try the kings river and upper kings there's lots of life in that river and wild life everywhere all year round up there take the 99 hwy to the 180 hwy it's a drive but worth it

LOVED IT ! Awesome spot right on the Kern River on your way to johnsondale and the trail of 100…read moreGiants

Definitely a super hidden gem in the Kern River Valley…read more Kern River Preserve has always been on my list of places to visit and finally, over the summer, I had a chance to explore. Mind you, the heat can be somewhat unbearable in July. And in all likelihood Spring and Fall are the more common seasons. A little background of the Kern River Preserve. It's actually owned by the National Audubon Society. It's also located in one of the largest contiguous riparian forests in the stata at 3,000 acres. There is a small visitors center. I highly suggest calling before arriving to find out if there will be a docent or guide. Best times to visit are spring. You'll get the best of flora and fauna with blooming flowers and migratory birds. ' The Kern Audubon Society is a wealth of knowledge and happy to help with info.

I've had great times at the Kern River Preserve. Lots to see and learn about. Very interesting…read more Sometimes, well before Covid anyway, people would come and they would have something going on at the preserve where other people would come and show what animals or plants, just anything that you could literally find at the preserve that they had ppl bring their stuff and teach us about different snakes that are Indigenous to this area and won't harm you, and which will. People have been here before and pointed out the difference in good plants, harmful plants, plants people have different not wonderful reactions to like stinging nettle and what it looks like. It's really interesting stuff. Call and find out if there are tours or if the trails are open for hiking due to covid, as maybe the trails are overgrown??? Some on the backside of the lake look very bad. I was given tours there when we were in jr college at Cerro Coso Community College in Lake Isabella (21 yrs ago). I've had them teach us things too when there's an event, so look for that. I don't know if anything's going on their since Covid? Ask them about the turkey vultures, and volunteer to count them if they're still doing that! That was a blast! Trina (Guerra) B.

Super fun hike went after the rainy season and it was incredibly beautiful wildflowers everywhere…read morenot too many people on the trail a few dogs a few bikers lots of rushing water down in the valley very beautiful

Nice trail. Be wary of the psycho dude that owns the large log cabin style home near the parking…read morearea.

Very moving despite not being located in Oahu. They have a tank, amphibious landing vehicle, and…read morestructural pieces from the Arizona fenced off in the center. #pearlharbor #veterans

Nice little green park with restrooms, a Patton Tank and an Amphibious Vehicle. Good place to get…read moreout of the car if driving thru Lake Isabella on CA-178.

This trailhead looks like a dirt turnout from Caliente Bodfish Rd (County Rd 483). The trailhead…read moreis located at lat/long coordinates 35.569589,-118.506856. If you copy and paste those coordinates into Google Maps, it will give you the exact location. To start the hike, you have to go past a barbed wire fence gate and head north up a steep incline to the ridge. Once on the ridge, walk back south to the summit (located at 35.567219, -118.512666). It is a short hike (~2 miles) with an elevation gain of 670 feet. This is a great little hike that is suitable for beginners and children or anyone looking to get out for a quick morning hike.

This is a great hike if you're looking to get in shape or if you're trying to get a view of the…read morelake.

Booked Eagle Rafting with Joe and even when i called, Joe was so high energy and kind. So when we…read moreshowed up for our time i wasn't surprised of how nice he is. This was the first time my husband and I have done rafting so we did not know what to expect but the guides were so nice and caring. We felt completely safe as long as we followed the instructions they had given. We had so much fun and we can't wait to be back with our family. Also to note Eagle Rafting was one of the only places that would take min of 2 people out everyone else has min 4. They are totally accommodating, affordable and organized! Thanks again! -CJA

We thought it would be impossible to get a reservation during the holiday weekend, but thankfully…read morewe were able to book easily. Since only our kids were going on the activity, we were a little worried at first, but everything turned out great and they had such an amazing time creating unforgettable memories. When we arrived, Joe welcomed us warmly and explained everything in detail, which made us feel comfortable right away. Most importantly, the kids had a fun, safe, and unforgettable experience, and that made us so happy. Thank you so much, Joe and your team!