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| | Every single California hiking and backpacking trail is well worth a hike. When you're here in California backcountry trekking along one of its hiking and backpacking trails is a fine way to spend some time. A visit to California is not complete without some hiking. These hiking trails here in the Southern Sierra Nevada are a very great way to see these mountains. A long drive separates Bakersfield from Cannell Meadow Trail, but if you're looking for an excellent place to go backcountry trekking, this is an excellent pick. This hiking trail is a very long |
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hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced walkers looking for a glorious challenge. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Cannell Meadow Trail highs are frequently in the 80's. For the
| | duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Cannell Meadow Trail. This backcountry hike should take you about 3 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This wilderness hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out trek. There are not too many backcountry hiking trails in this area. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Cannell | |
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Meadow Trail has a total elevation difference of 5,112 feet which is a higher than average number. This is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the great outdoors hiking trail, Cannell
Meadow Trail in Kern County, California is such an excellent place. California has plenty of nice hiking and backpacking trails, and Cannell Meadow Trail in Kern County is one of them. This backcountry hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means
you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The amount of rain that
falls at Cannell Meadow Trail is in close proximity to the national average; through January this vicinity sees the most rain; the driest of the months is July. Being 21.4 miles long; it's a long backcountry hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Do set aside
some time for Pine Flat if you're here at Cannell Meadow Trail, and do stop at Bull Run Creek since you're here at Cannell Meadow Trail. Just can't get enough of the Southern Sierra Nevada. Tunnel Spring is a wonderful place to explore while you're at Cannell Meadow Trail; you
could always explore Short Canyon.
If you want a nice time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Cannell Meadow Trail. Caldwell Creek is a great location to have a look at; paddling on Kern River is so much fun. And that's not all you can do here in the Southern Sierra
Nevada. While you're here at Cannell Meadow Trail it's a great idea to have a look at Potato Patch; why not take a look at Robinson Bay also while you're here.
A short tour to Andress Spring is always worthwhile, and camping is available at Rivernook Campground. Glide down the rapids of Brush Creek in a kayak; camping at Camp James is always a nice experience.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 35.7733, Longitude -118.4304
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 21.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 5112 feet
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37 miles away
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User input for Cannell Meadow Trail, Southern Sierra Nevada, Kern County, California:
Here are some pictures of the Cannell Trail at various times of the year. http://natedeb.com/krv/index.php?cat=30
- Kern Valley Hiker
Outdoors Recreation Near Bakersfield, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bakersfield, California, the metro area neareast to Cannell Meadow Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Cannell Meadow Trail, Southern Sierra Nevada, Kern County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cannell Meadow Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Cannell Meadow Trail:
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Kern River, Tulare/ Kern County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3) |
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Brush Creek, tulare County
County
, 13 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Rincon Camp to Kern River) |
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Kern River, Kern County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat) |
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Dry Meadow Creek, Kern County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (to North Fork Kern) |
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Kern River - South Fork, Tulare County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-V+ - 22 miles long (Kennedy Meadows to Long Valley) |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TEHACHAPI HWY 58/MILL ST., Tehachapi
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Country Park Hotel, Tehachapi
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Mountain Inn, Tehachapi
, 37 miles away |
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Tehachapi Summit Travelodge, Tehachapi
, 37 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn Tehachapi, Tehachapi
, 37 miles away |
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