Diaz Creek to South Fork Kern River

Diaz Creek to South Fork Kern River

Start to Finish

km 3,079 to
km 3,119

Distance

42 km track
40 km route

Time

11h 41m
3.6 km/h

Climb

+964 m | -1,503 m
-539 m

Track

GPX file

Weather

Average 28ยบ C
Feels hotter

Highlights

Owens Lake
Fighter jets!

Challenges

Water sources
Heat

Scenery

Desert ridges
Grassy meadows

Rating

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Lots of sand, not much water.
Fighter jets dog fighting overhead!
Maybe two other hikers.
Great views from the ridge overlooking desert.
A cool descent in the evening to a shaded tent site on terraced area above the river.