Get ready for a big day on the trail with 6.75 miles of hiking, 2,692 feet of elevation gain, and a thrilling descent into the Big Arroyo, where water and campfires await! You can even take a detour to Kern Hotsprings if you're feeling adventurous. The views from Kaweah Gap are totally worth it.
"Get ready for a wild ride: 12.75 miles of hiking with a whopping 1,189' elevation gain, followed by a steep drop into the Kern River Valley, and finally, a relaxing soak in the scorching hot Kern Hotsprings. It's a challenging trek, but the reward is worth it - sore muscles will be a distant memory after a dip in the hot pools."
Get ready for a relaxing day hike along the Kern River to Junction Meadows, with a gentle 7.5-mile upslope and some decent fishing spots - just don't forget your umbrella for those potential afternoon monsoon showers! The scenery is pleasant, and the Kern River provides plenty of opportunities to cool off.
Get ready for a thigh-burning, 10.25-mile climb out of the Kern River Valley to the base of Mt. Whitney, where you'll need to fuel up and get an early start to beat the afternoon thunderstorms. Don't be like the authors, who left at 8am and got caught in a storm - yikes! Fill your water bottles and get moving!
Get ready for a wild ride to Mt. Whitney's summit, but don't get too comfortable - afternoon thunderstorms might just rain on your parade! Start early, pack some WAG bags, and be prepared for a 14-mile trek with a whopping 3,293' elevation gain.
