Horse Riding and Camping
Horse Riding and Camping opportunities are available throughout the Sequoia National Forest on the Hume Lake Ranger District, the Kern River Ranger District, and the Western Divide Ranger District.
Horseback Riding
There are a number of trails that are open for horseback riding.
For additional information please contact one of the following:
- For Hume Lake Ranger District recreation information, please call 559-338-2251
- For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call 760-376-3781.
- For Western Divide Ranger District recreation information, please call 559-539-2607
Horse Camping
Hume Lake:
Horse Camp Campground
- Located 13 miles SE of Grant Grove via Generals Highway to Big Meadow Road (Road 14S11). Five (5) units, horse corrals and vaulted toilet. Campsite elevation is 7,600 feet. This Campground is operated in cooperation with Sequoia National Forest and Back Country Horsemen of California - San Joaquin Sierra Unit. There is NO WATER at Horse Camp. Bring your own water.
Kern River Ranger District:
Blackrock Trailhead
- The Blackrock Trailhead is a beautiful and easily accessible gateway into the Golden Trout Wilderness. This trailhead is used for camping, hiking, and staging for backpacking trips in the wilderness. Horse corrals are available for any stock being utilized in the area.
Evans Flat Campground
- 6100-foot elevation. 20 campsites with fenced pastures and corrals for horses. A network of roads and trails covers the area. Access from Rancheria Road in the Greenhorn Mountains. Fenced pasture, 4 equestrian sites, no drinking water, Maximum RV length 20 feet.
Western Divide Ranger District:
- Located near the Shake Camp Trailhead (Long Canyon)
Forks of the Kern Trailhead
- The Forks of the Kern Trailhead is on road 20S67 off the Lloyd Meadow Road (22S82). The trail follows the Kern River, crosses the Little Kern River (no bridge, and extreme caution should be used), and continues on to the Cannell Meadow District of the Sequoia National Forest.
- Located near the Lewis Camp Trailhead
Jerkey Trailhead
- The Jerkey Trailhead is located at the end of the Lloyd Meadow Road (22S82). The trail intersects the Lewis Camp Trail and the Clicks Creek Trail on its way to Grey Meadow. The trail offers scenic views, meadows, and open forest area.
Lewis Creek Trailhead
- The trailhead is 8 miles North of Quaking Aspen. It is located off of Forest Service Road 33E01. The trail travels east to Trout Meadow, then north to Kern Ranger Station in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Offers scenic views of Sierra, crosses the Little Kern River on a suspension bridge, then to Trout Meadow Ranger Station, Willow Meadow, and north to the Big Kern River, up to the Little and Big Kern Lakes. Trail continues on to the Kern Ranger Station Bridge, crossing the Big Kern into the Inyo National Forest at the east end of the trail.
Shake Camp Trailhead (Long Canyon)
- Shake Camp (Long Canyon) Trailhead is a beautiful and easily accessible gateway into the Golden Trout Wilderness. This trailhead is used for camping, hiking, and staging for backpacking trips in the wilderness. Horse corrals are available for any stock being utilized in the area.
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Alaska Flat Trail
34E45 - The Alaska Flat Trail is 1.5 miles long. It begins on the west side of Alaska Flat and ends at Piute Lookout Road (28S17). The trail is open for the following uses: motorcycle trail riding,…
Albanita Trail
The trail begins off Forest Road 21S36A and travels northeast for about 3 miles to Albanita Meadow. This trail travels through the South Sierra Wilderness, has little elevation change, and provides…
Albinita Trail
The 5.52 Mile Trail begins at Trail 35E04 and ends at Trail 34E01. The trail is open to the following uses: E-bikes, Mountain Bicycles, Hiking, Horseback Riding.
Badger Gap Trail
The trail begins 1 mile north of Oak Flat Lookout Road on Rancheria Road. The trail descends Greenhorn Mountain crossing several seasonal drainages on moderate grades before a steep descent into…
Balch Park Pack Station
Site Open
The Balch Park Pack Station located at Shake Camp in the Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest and is is operated under a Special Use Permit administered by the USDA'S US Forest Service. They…
Beach Ridge Trail
The Beach Ridge trail (34E21) is a 3.9 miles long trail that begins at 35E07 and ends at 34E01.The trail is open for the following uses: horseback riding, day hiking and mountain bike riding.Campfire…
Bean Camp Trail
At 3.5 miles long, this trail begins at Forest Road 22S82 and ends at District Boundary Land, at Dry Meadow Creek. The trail is open for day hiking and horseback riding. Due to recent fires and…
Bear Trap Trail
The Bear Trap trail is a 4.4 miles long trail It begins at 34E01 and ends at 33E22.The trail is open for the following uses: horseback riding, day hiking, and mountain biking.Campfire permits are…
Beck Meadow Trail
The Beck Meadow trail is a 6.8 miles long trail that begins at 35E02 and ends at 37E01.The trail is open for the following uses: horseback riding, day hiking, and mountain bike riding to wilderness…
Big Meadow Cabin
Site Closed
Big Meadows Cabin is nestled at the edge of Big Meadows at an elevation of 7,600 feet and provides a wonderful view of the meadow and surrounding mountains. You will enjoy moments of sitting on the…