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Sequoia National Forest - Eastern Entrance
Susan Helene Kramer
You
have your choice of driving up into the Sequoias from the eastern or western
sides, but there is not a road that crosses the east and west slopes. On this
day trip I drove along the eastern slope after spending time at Lake Isabella
in the morning. In the photo I’m sitting on a fallen tree on a ridge. There are
more varieties of trees than sequoias as you can see behind me. Though
traveling in September the day was very hot.
To
travel my route, drive north along the west side Lake
Isabella on Rt. 155 through Wofford Heights. Then follow Burlando
Road to Kernville, and turn left, northward onto Sierra Highway.
Enjoy
your views as you travel along the path of the Kern River. To your left, the
west, the elevation climbs. You are actually in the Sequoia National Forest
now.
For
a day trip you need to turn around at some point and return to civilization
through Lake Isabella before the sun sets to be safe on mountain or remote
roads. Alternately, you can reserve a campsite through the web site at the foot
of this article.
Before
you set out north from the lake be sure to top off your car fuel tank and carry
extra water in case the car overheats. For yourself and passengers stop at one
of the markets in Wofford Heights and stock an ice chest with real food to keep
you going for a day. Juices and juicy fruit are good to include. I recommend
keeping a bag of nuts, trail mix or crackers handy to snack on while driving.
And
probably most importantly carry enough water bottles for drinking for a day.
Slip on your sunglasses before getting behind the wheel because of the glare in
the California sun.
You
need to carry a light jacket or sweaters to layer if the weather cools down or
as the sun sets. I think you’ll enjoy this trip in south California, with
seemingly new sights every time you go. Check out the web site below if you
plan to camp.
Driving and Elevation Map:
Southern and Central
California Atlas and Gazetteer: Detailed Topographic Maps by DeLorme
Campsite Reservations: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/campgrounds.html
Article and photo credit
Susan Helene Kramer; sitting at summit
Copyright 2012-2013 Susan Helene Kramer
Santa Barbara, California USA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Published by Creations in Consciousness
email susan@susankramer.com
web site http://www.susankramer.com