Wildrose Trail
The Wildrose trail is roughly parallel to the Pacific Crest trail in the South Sierra Wilderness north of Kennedy Meadows. The trail begins in a pinyon-juniper forest and continues north, eventually joins the Haiwee Pass trail at the South Fork of the Kern River. Water is scarce along the Wildrose Trail.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
CAUTION!
Proceed with caution when you walk, stop and camp in burned areas! Trees weakened by wildfire pose a serious risk for injury due to falling.
- Wilderness permits are optional in the South Sierra Wilderness but are strongly recommended.
- Permit is required if your trip will continue north into Golden Trout Wilderness.
Water from creeks, lakes and springs should be treated before drinking.
- Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear resistant containers or counter balanced.
- For more information about leave-No-Trace. visit lnt.org
- Wilderness regulations.
Getting There
Directions
From US 395, north of Ridgecrest, CA:
- Travel west on Nine Mile Canyon Rd. to Kennedy Meadows.
- At Kennedy Meadows continue north onto 21S08
- In approximately one mile, turn right and follow the signs to the Wildrose Trail.
Parking:
Low clearance vehicles and vehicles with trailers should park at the Kennedy Meadows Trailhead. The road to the Wildrose trailhead, from the paved road, is sandy, steeply gullied, has a small turn-around area and has no dedicated parking.
