The upper Kern River Valley, in Sequoia National Forest, is a true outdoor paradise. The area is home to outstanding white water kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Natural wonders include the "Grand Canyon of the Kern River" (a scenic waterway cut by the mighty Kern), the southern-most stand of old-growth Giant Sequoias and countless waterfalls, natural water slides, and plunge pools.
AND THEN THERE'S THE CLIMBING.
The area is home to the world famous Needles and several other truly outstanding formations, including Dome Rock and Elephant Knob. It has been said that the Needles themselves are home to the highest density of classic routes anywhere. This is not an overstatement. The overshadowed lesser formations are worthwhile destinations in their own right and should not be overlooked.
Getting There
The Kern River Valley is quite large, so for directions see the description for the specific sub-area you wish to visit
Considered by many to be the best moderate route in Southern California. Six incredible, wildly diverse pitches make this a Sierra Classic.Pitch 1 (5.7+)A beautiful, knobby crack slowly tapers before leading to a belay in a comfortable alcove. Stretch a 60m rope to reach the alcove. Climbers with a 50m rope will need to establish a belay from gear before the crack tapers to nothing.Pitch 2 (5.8+)Leaving the alcove is the clear crux of the pitc...[more]
Hey. If anyone goes around to climb on the Djin or the higher,(north side) walk-in approach to the Charlatan or west face of the sorcerer, They might come across my digital camera. It will be on the boulders, just off the trail, in a black case with red webbing, as you wrap around the west face of the Djin.
I left it there on Saturday the 13th of August.
anyways here I am back in Colorado, wishing I could look at the 250+ pictures that were on the thing, including pictures of our attempt on the Evolution Traverse.
If you find it and want to hook a brother up, My name is Jutin DuBois My email is jdoobies78@hotmail.com and my number is 970-215-5444
If you find it call me and Ill send you money to mail it......wishful thinking?.........
Hello, we're going to be rafting the Kern next week. Does anyone have a suggestion for a multi-pitch moderate route in this area that is not run-out? Thanks.
The Needles / Kern River
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