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Kern River Bridge – Kennedy Meadows Campground loop from Kennedy Meadows Campground

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United States
California
Tulare County

Kern River Bridge – Kennedy Meadows Campground loop from Kennedy Meadows Campground

Moderate

3.1

(20)

96

hikers

Kern River Bridge – Kennedy Meadows Campground loop from Kennedy Meadows Campground

04:23

15.3km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

South Sierra Wilderness

Kern Wild and Scenic River

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.12 km

Kern River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wooden bridge will lead you over the rushing Kern River. It is a great water source and there are some campspots nearby.

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2

7.67 km

Great campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

A short side trail leads from the Pacific Crest Trail down to some beautiful pine trees with a great flat area to pitch multiple tents. A stunning location! Crag Creek is a good water source just a few feet away.

Tip by

3

15.3 km

Kennedy Meadows Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

You can either hike to the campground or reach it by car. There are picnic benches and pit toilets as well as a trail register for the PCT.

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B

15.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

26°C

12°C

9 %

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