THE CAVE FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS PLUS
Despite some graffiti on the walls and the prior vandalizing of the stalagmites and stalactites that once grew from the ground and hung from the ceiling, the cave, plus the vistas of the valley below that it provides, is a terrific place to stop and rest before beginning the steep return. The cave goes back fairly deeply so bring a flashlight or headlamp if you want to explore further. By this point, you will see the mouth of the cave and after 0.1 mile of ascent, you’ll reach it. Shortly past the oaks, the trail makes hard left and begins climbing the hillside. This is a nice spot to catch your breath before the final steep ascent to the cave. Follow it up a rocky, loose slope to a spot shaded by oaks where a campsite has been set up. This is the trickiest one as several trees have fallen over the water, obscuring the route, but you shouldn’t have too much trouble picking out the trail on the north bank of the creek. You descend gradually at first, then sharply, reaching Salmon Creek at 1.8 miles.Īfter crossing the stream, continue along its north bank, passing through some overgrown bushes and briefly climbing onto the hillside before dropping back down to the water (2 miles.) Soon after you make a third and final crossing. The steep-walled gorge, flanked by mountains and rocky outcrops, resembles Yosemite Valley, only with far fewer tourists. You then begin a descent along the south wall of a canyon cut by Salmon Creek. 0:55 – First crossing of Salmon CreekĪt 1.1 miles, you finally get a breather as the trail reaches a saddle. When you stop to catch your breath, you’ll be rewarded with views of the north fork of the Kern River and the Greenhorn Mountains behind you. 0:35 – View from the top of the first incline (times are approximate)Ĭross the highway to the Packsaddle Cave Trail Head and begin a steep, exposed climb, gaining about 850 feet over the first 1.1 miles. hikers could easily make this part of a weekend spent in the area Packsaddle Cave could even be done as a long day trip for San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley area hikers.
The Packsaddle Cave Trail is an ideal choice for the cooler months, offering a taste of Sierra scenery that is very different from the mountains of So Cal, yet not as far (180 miles from downtown L.A.) as one might think. Elevations range from 3,000 feet to nearly 10,000 feet, so whatever time of year you visit, you’re sure to find a good hike. For hikers, it’s the portal to the southern Sierras and the Sequoia National Forest. The Kern River Valley is a year-round outdoor destination, with recreational opportunities that include fishing, boating, kayaking, skiing and hiking.
THE CAVE FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS FULL
More information: Trip description here Map My Hike report here Wildernet page hereĠ:00 – Packsaddle Trail Head (click thumbnails to see the full sized versions).Recommended guidebook: California Hiking.Recommended gear: sun screen sun hat hiking poles.Difficulty Rating: PG-13 (Steepness, elevation gain, terrain).Agency: Sequoia National Forest/Kern River Ranger District.Just beyond the turnout for the Fairview Campground, turn left into a large parking lot across the street from the Packsaddle Cave Trail Head. From the town of Kernville, about 50 miles northeast of Bakersfield, follow Sierra Way, which becomes Mountain Highway 99 for a total of 15 miles. Location: North of Kernville in Tulare County, Sequoia National Forest.In addition, dispensaries carry a variety of other cannabis products such as prefilled vape cartridges, concentrates such as waxes and oils, as well as a multitude of other cannabis products like lotions and tinctures.Looking out from Packsaddle Cave View of the Salmon Creek Canyon from the Packsaddle Cave Trail Packsaddle Cave Trail (Sequoia National Forest) The flowers will range from sativa to hybrids of all sorts to indicas, and depending on state, test results letting you know the percentages of THC, cannabinoids and terpenoids as well as ensuring the quality of the flowers. Most dispensaries carry a variety of different kinds of flowers and buds. Now, there are thousands of cannabis dispensaries, and more on the way as laws in the United States change towards legalizing medical and recreational cannabis. The first dispensary was opened in California, and since then, the nation has been progressing towards cannabis reform. Since the early 1990's, cannabis dispensaries have existed in the United States.
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