Rock Climbing / Lower Kern Canyon / Garden Route
Garden Route
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Location: Lower Kern Canyon
Lat / Long: N 35° 29.838' / W 118° 41.765'
Elevation: 1735 ft / 528 m
Route Types: Top Rope, Sport
Season: Fall, Winter
Drive Time Required: Approx. 35 min.
Est. Trail Time: Approx. 5 min.
Trail Access Difficulty: Moderate (River Crossing)
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Not too much is known about this climb we believe it was a Mike Garden route that sprang up around the same time as when the gym climbing area was being developed. Once upon a time I remember being at Sierra Sports and hearing Robert Knox and Mike Garden talking about his short route and to look for the pink sling on it before the gymnasium. Well I think the same sling is hanging on it although it is almost white. If memory serves correct the rating was 10+ ish...

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Access:

Access crossing the river would be the only real issue here. The Kern Canyon is subject to closure because of rock slides.

Quick Tips:

River crossing might be difficult.

Directions:

From Bakersfield take HWY 178 into the canyon approximately 9 miles.

* See area map for better directions.

Road Status:

This area is not gated.

Camping:

Their is camping in the Kern Canyon although it is HOT and Dirty. The company at the campsites is questionable as well.

Trail:

Good luck getting across the river!

History:

Not too much is known about this climb we believe it was a Mike Garden route that sprang up around the same time as when the gym climbing area was being developed.

Please send us some history if you know any.

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Located in the lower canyon before the gymnasium. This route doesn't see much action... The top rope sling can be seen from the turnout and we believe there are lead bolts on it as well.

Route Type: Sport

Pitches: Top Rope

Gear: Quickdraws to 2 bolt anchor.

FA: Mike Garden

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