Hiking
Located along the Pacific Crest Trail, this high-altitude area is known for its open meadows, granite outcrops, and dense pine forests.
Climbing
The area features granite domes, rugged outcrops, and alpine walls ideal for trad climbing and bouldering, often with sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness.
Exploring
Explore the area and experience the south fork of the Kern river, multiple hiking trails, offroading, camping, and other activities.
Cycling
The terrain ranges from smooth dirt paths to rocky and technical sections, making it ideal for adventurous riders seeking solitude and natural beauty.
Kayaking
The South Fork of the Kern River, which flows near Kennedy Meadows, can provide stretches suitable for experienced whitewater kayakers when water levels are high in late spring or early summer.
OHV
The area features an extensive network of Forest Service roads and OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) trails that wind through pine forests, open meadows, and rocky terrain.
Read adventure stories
Read stories of adventure from people just like you!
Domeland on Horseback
The morning air was crisp as I cinched the saddle one last time and swung up onto my mare, Sage. She shifted under me, eager but calm—the kind of steady […]
Monache Overland
The hum of the engine was the only sound as we crept up the last rocky incline. Then suddenly, the trees parted, and there it was—Monache Meadows, stretching out in […]
My PCT Hike
I took my final step onto the Canadian border marker, tears welling in my eyes, my legs trembling—not just from fatigue, but from awe. After 2,650 miles, the Pacific Crest […]
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