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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Patch Corner Trail

The Patch Corner Trail is 2.0 miles long. It begins off of Highway 178, Near Democrat Station and ends at China Garden. Heading east from Bakersfield, travel approximately 24 miles through the Kern Canyon to where the two lane road turns into a three lane. This is where the Democrat fire station is located. You will pass the Democrat fire station on the south and cross over a cattle guard. The trail parking is located a short distance passed the cattle guard on the north side of the highway. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking

Current Conditions
For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call 760-376-3781.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

31E82

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

No Fee

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

Additional Information

Operated By

Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 28, 2025