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A steep ridge trail with far reaching views into Sequoia National Forest.


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7.3

Miles

11.7

KM

72%

Runnable

6,175' 1,882 m

High

2,487' 758 m

Low

3,856' 1,175 m

Up

475' 145 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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Description

This steep trail will lead you up 4,000 feet from Kern Canyon to Lightner Peak. The trailhead is just a little east of the Remington Hot Springs parking area and immediately starts ascending relentlessly.

As you make your way up, enjoy views of Kern Canyon and the Kern River. You'll get a short downhill stretch after 1.5 miles as the trail contours the ridge but the real ascent starts now. The trail zigzags steeply up the ridge right in front of you. Most of the trail is very exposed with few opportunities for shade.

You reach the northern end of the ridge at about 4 miles. Lake Isabella is clearly visible to the north and a large valley is straight ahead to the east. The trail now follows the top of the ridge until you get to Lightner Peak.

The peak itself is covered in trees and the trail does not go all the way to the top, it just skirts the peak and then starts descending again towards Lightner Flats. Reach a National Forest Road and the end of the trail at 7.5 miles.

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Shared By:

Tilman Giese

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The last remnants of snow on the northeastern slope of Remington Ridge.
Aug 28, 2021 near Bodfish, CA
Overlooking Kern Canyon from the lower Remington Ridge Trail.
Aug 28, 2021 near Bodfish, CA
Panorama across the valley east of Remington Ridge. Lake Isabella is on the left. Bodfish Peak and Liebel Peak are in the center.
Aug 28, 2021 near Bodfish, CA
Lake Isabella from Remington Ridge.
Aug 28, 2021 near Bodfish, CA

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