“First Glance” Forks of the Kern March 1, 2023 update
The below was an email sent to our Forks of the Kern interest list. Forks updates are first sent there and then later, posted on…
We have activated our Big Water Protocol through July 15, raising our minimum ages on some trips.
The below was an email sent to our Forks of the Kern interest list. Forks updates are first sent there and then later, posted on…
The most popular outdoor activity in Kern County isn’t whitewater rafting, it’s Kern River camping. For years finding a campground has been a cumbersome experience,…
Big Water on the Kern River is some of the best rafting you will find in the US. It’s important to implement safety mechanisms though…
During the off season, some of our guides head back to school, others work at ski resorts, some move to the beach, and a few…
Introducing Save Your Seat: Until February 1, reserve a Kern rafting trip without any deposit. By February 1, a $50 deposit per person is required…
Summary: Close to town and easy to do.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 12 milesDifficulty: Class II.Matt’s Rating: Good What makes Whiskey Flat Trail so appealing is it’s just a…
Kern River Trail Summary Summary: When the flowers are blooming this hike is incredible.Link to trailhead: Google Map link.Length: 6 Miles.Difficulty: Class III.Matt’s Rating: GreatGood resources: California Wanderland. The…
For over four decades, our company has always recommended going on a rafting trip when asked what to do in Kernville. It was a genuine…
Each season Matt does a hit-and-misses report. Read the 2020 report. Read the 2019 report. Hit: Marketing our trips as float trips. When the water flows hit…
Easily the best Kern River campground on the Lower Kern, Hobo Campground has recently re-opened and is available to book. In 2017, massive Lower Kern river flows flooded…
Important: We have activated our Big Water Protocol through July 15, raising our minimum ages on some trips.