Located 10.5 miles into the canyon and approximately 45 minutes from Bakersfield. This area has some good routes but is often overlooked because of the river crossing access issue. If you plan well it is a great winter spot.

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Access crossing the river would be the only real issue here. No Road Access Issues other than The Kern Canyon is subject to closure if there are rock slides. The river is lower in the winter so this is a good winter spot. You may also get creative and bring a small raft to make it across when the river is high.

Steep, sharp edges & slick polished features like most of the routes by the river.

From Bakersfield take HWY 178 into the Kern Canyon approximately 10.5 miles.

This area is not gated.

Their is camping in the Kern Canyon although it is HOT and Dirty. The company at the campsites is questionable as well. The nicest campgrounds around this area is China Garden a few miles before getting on the 4 Lane HWY just past this area

Park and cross.

This area was developed in the 90′s by Robert Knox, Mark Szymborski, Ron Carson, Mike Garden just to name a few.