Kennedy Meadows July 4th - 7th

My lawn has bigger hills!! :moon:

I could take a Briggs and Stratten down that :p

Just kidding, Ya da man Kiwi!

I was just checking my California campground map (it's an old map) and it says that Fish creek only accomidates RVs up to 22ft. My motorhome is 30ft + trailer for bikes. Do any of you know if I'll have room to park the beast or if there's an alternant area.

Kiwi---from what I remember of Jawbone from years ago, that hill is way steeper than it looks in the picture. The memory alone scares me!

I think I am in for the 4.th also. I never rode with you guys,should be fun to meet new people. I usualy stay in the Troy overflow. Its dusy and dirty.But thats why we ride dirt bikes. Make shure all your spark arresters are ok ,because they will have checkpoints. Very dry ,fire danger!!
See Ya the Kug

Originally posted by Tree
Fish creek only accomidates RVs up to 22ft. My motorhome is 30ft + trailer for bikes. Do any of you know if I'll have room to park the beast or if there's an alternant area.

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Although 30'+trailer is quite long, there is a spot in the back of the Troy Mdws. Camp between stall #28-32. This one is unusual in that it parallels the farthest-from-the-road asphalt loop, & is close to the creek, near outhouses & tap water. Great spot, & large enough for 2 cars (40'?) lengthwise, so it should be fine for your giddiup. It is just before the last drop by the aforementioned landmarks on your left-hand side, before the road goes by the creek & heads back up toward the entrance. If you are not comfortable with it, then there's the Troy overflow area across the street.

We plan on camping near this site, & will arrive mid-day on Saturday the 25th (of May), & do a warm up loop Sat. afternoon up Jackass Trail & back, then Mohogany Trail & back, & call it a day. Early Sunday we will load up, drive to Beach Meadow; 1) do Monache Mdw in the morning, return to the staging area for lunch, then 2) ride to Bonita Mdw for a loop there, & perhaps include Sherman Peak; return to Camp for the night. Monday morning will be an early wakeup & departure to get home by noon.

Greg (friend), Jr & I. Perhaps thumbs, 2strok4fun, tree, scar? I'll bring plenty of firewood.

I called the Channel Meadow Ranger District, and they said the trails are planned for a Memeorial Day weekend opening, as is the Blackrock Information center.

well I spoke to the wife today, not looking good for me on memorial day :whiner: there is still a chance, I am first on a waiting list for a spot for the trailer for memorial day at the river. So if anyone knows anybody that has reservations at Wheeler inn on the river be sure noone cancels :D

chris

Hmm... Quite possible that I might bring the wife and kid along. Have to see if she can get time off from work.
Sounds like dry camping unless we can get the fancy spots?
Better bring extra plugs!

Kiwi - is there anyplace to get gas on your 100 mile loop ?

Originally posted by the Eel
Kiwi - is there anyplace to get gas on your 100 mile loop ?

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You could always do the evion bottle in the backpack full of premix ala Thumbs on our last trip. Even then he ran out because he gave to much to Kip. :p

Only Thumbs could make that and the Helmet Condom look good :moon:

WHHHHAAAAAAA! I think I'm gonna cry. :whiner:
You guys have fun. Kennedy Meadows is the best.

Eel, the 100 mile loop goes down to Kernville where we get gas.

Only problem is the 2 miles of road to Kernville, for lunch and gas, and then 8 miles back to the trailhead. We usually talk someone in to taking a truck (and trailer) down to transport the non-streetable bikes.

So who is bringing the family or a significan other? I just might bring a friend but would not want her to be bored when I'm out riding.

When does everyone plan on arriving?

Originally posted by thumbs
I just might bring a friend but would not want her to be bored when I'm out riding.

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Hmmm, and would this friend be from Phoenix, perhaps? ;)

Sucker. :p

Looks like I'll have Estela and 2 kids (14M and 11F) who are itching to learn how to ride after watching the Glen Helen MX.

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Hmmm, and would this friend be from Phoenix, perhaps? ;)

Sucker. :p

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That's the one. But it's Tucson not Phoenix. I'm trying to break her in properly. I told her that if we were going to have any kind of lasting relationship that she needs to have a passion for the dirt and everything that goes with it. She said she is up for the adventure. :)

The CashDrain and two mini Scars (4 and 1) will be in attendance. I plan on leaving Wed. but the CashDrain wants Friday due to a block party. We'll see who wins :moon:







We'll be there Friday :uh:

I'm thinking anyone who is called "cashdrain" by their husband has already lost. :p

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I'm trying to break her in properly.





Bevis laugh on;


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She doesn't mind when you hold her ears?


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Originally posted by gospeedracer
I'm thinking anyone who is called "cashdrain" by their husband has already lost. :p

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Hey that's her screen name!!!





I just gave it to her :p :p :p :moon:

Im not sure about Memorial this year. I will know more in the next couple of days I will let you guy's know when I do. I will be racing the Qualifer this weekend and that may be it for the season.

Okay where are we camping? I need to know what size rv to rent the smallest rental I've found is 20' I know I could squeeze into fisah creek(where we camped last year is at eh beginning of Jackass Trail) and will definatly fit in the over flow. Let me know so we can all hang together.

Below is the camping info. on Kennedy Meadows.

HORSE MEADOW:
38 miles northeast of Kernville via Mtn. 99, Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05) and Cherry Hill Rd. (22S12). Paved and oiled roads; 41 units including 15 suitable for RV's up to 22'; restrooms; piped well water; no trash collection. Elev. 7,600 feet. Open Jun. to Nov. $5 per night fee.

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TROY MEADOW:
53 miles northeast of Kernville via Mtn. 99 and Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05), or 34 miles west of Hwy. 395 via Nine Mile Canyon Rd. (J41). Paved roads; 73 units including 10 suitable for RV's up to 20'; restrooms; piped well water; no trash collection. Elev. 7,800 feet. Open Jun. to Nov. $5 per night fee.

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FISH CREEK:
54 miles northeast of Kernville via Mtn. 99 and Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05), or 32 miles west of Hwy. 395 via Nine Mile Canyon Rd. (J41). Paved roads; 40 units including 12 suitable for RV's up to 16'; restrooms; piped well water; no trash collection. Elev. 7,400 feet. Open Jun. to Nov. $5 per night fee.

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KENNEDY MEADOWS:
60 miles northeast of Kernville via Mtn. 99 and Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05), or 26 miles west of Hwy. 395 via Nine Mile Canyon Rd. (J41). Paved roads; 38 units including 15 suitable for RV's up to 30'; restrooms; piped spring water; no trash collection. Elevation 5,800 feet. Open all year. $5 per night fee.

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PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN!
FISHING SEASON - Last Saturday in Apr. thru Nov. 15.
PUBLIC PASTURES - Public pastures are available on the Kern Plateau to place your horses and stock animals. These include the following meadows: Big North and West, Cannell, Manter, Beach and Paloma. These areas are free of charge and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camping is allowed adjacent to these pastures.
TRAILHEAD FACILITY - Additional stock facilities and overnight accommodations for hikers and horseback riders are found at the Blackrock Trailhead site located seven miles north of Blackrock Visitor Information Station. This site allows a one-night stay for visitors who plan to travel into the Golden Trout Wilderness, free of charge.
HOW LONG CAN I STAY? - The length of stay at any campground or dispersed camping area is limited to a total of 14 days in a 30 day period. A reservation system is not used for this area. All campsites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
MORE INFORMATION: Blackrock Visitor Information Station is located 50 miles northeast of Kernville or 38 miles west of Hwy. 395. Forest information and permits for fires, wilderness and woodcutting are available from June to November. The Visitor Information Station is open Thur. thru Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For further information please call Blackrock at (760) 376-1666 or contact:

Cannell Meadow Ranger District
P.O. Box 9
105 Whitney Road
Kernville, CA 93238
(760) 376-3781 (TDD Ext. 602)

If you go up the 395, Fish Creek is the first place you come to and is right at the beginning of the popular Jackass trail. Its where we camped last year and we'd easlily fit into the overflow and could make a big circle camp. In the actual sites there are a few that will accomadate that size of rig. And theres a great meeting area in the open range to accomadate plenty.

Troy Meadows is bigger and just 2 miles further up the road. We rode through there on another trail. Other than those two I haven't been to any other. I'd like to be as close to alarge creek or Kern river as possible for swiming for the boys. At fish creek he creek is like a rain gutter to small. Maybe Kiwi knows a better palce.

As far as leaving I'm going up on Wed. most likely.

Question is that your toy hauler or are you renting/ borrowing it?