Blackrock Trailhead
Area Status: Closed
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.
Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at readyforwildfire.org.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call 760-376-3781. |
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Fees: | Free of charge |
Permit Info: | Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves during fire season. Wilderness permits are required for overnight stays in the Golden Trout Wilderness |
Open Season: | May - November |
Usage: | Heavy |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | Tread Lightly-Please stay on the trail and do not cut switchbacks. Be aware of human impact when it comes to erosion of trails. Pack out what you pack in. Leave No Trace |
Closest Towns: | Kennedy Meadows |
Water: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Blackrock Ranger Station |
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horse corrals available. Paved road to trailhead. Access to Golden Trout Wilderness (add Link GTW)
No. of Sites | 1 55+ people group site(s) |
Reservation Info | To be updated |
No. of Accessible sites | To be updated |
Status: | Open |
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Open Season: | May-November |
Fees: | Free of charge |
Permit: | Campfire permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves during fire season. Wilderness permits required for overnight stays in the Golden Trout Wilderness. |
Best Season: | Summer |