Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Lookout Trail

Current Conditions

For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call (760) 376-3781

34E43 - The Lookout Trail is 4.9 miles long. It begins on Piute Mountain Road (28S17) near French Meadow and ends on Piute Lookout Road (28S17). The trail is open for the following uses: motorcycle trail riding, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

Due to recent fires and flooding, the trail may have washouts, downed trees, and intermittently disappear.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

34E43

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

June - November Weather Depending

No Fees

Campfire permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves.

None

Tread Lightly- Don't use or create switchbacks on trails. All off highway vehicles must have current registration and a valid red/green sticker to operate on public lands.

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 760-376-3781

Photo of the Kern River Ranger District Office

Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov