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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Powerhouse Trail

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

The Powerhouse trail is 10.0 miles long. It begins at Highway 178---near Lower Powerhouse and ends at Parallels Road To Mm23. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

30E30

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

Hiking Hiking
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Last updated July 28, 2025