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.
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

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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
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

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
36.117333

  Longitude : 
-118.267305

  Elevation : 
7600