Nicola's Guidebook
Activities
~30 minutes north in Wofford heights is Alta Sierra ski resort, small but beautiful! Majority of terrain is beginner to intermediate. They offer skiing, snowboarding and my favorite: snow tubing, including rentals and lessons if you need. They are a day use area. More information at www.altasierra.com
30 locals recommend
Alta Sierra Ski Resort
56700 Rancheria Rd~30 minutes north in Wofford heights is Alta Sierra ski resort, small but beautiful! Majority of terrain is beginner to intermediate. They offer skiing, snowboarding and my favorite: snow tubing, including rentals and lessons if you need. They are a day use area. More information at www.altasierra.com
Update December 2022:
Unfortunately miracle has been decommissioned for an undetermined amount of time.
19 locals recommend
Miracle Hot Springs
Update December 2022:
Unfortunately miracle has been decommissioned for an undetermined amount of time.
A bit further down the river from miracle and harder to access, Remington is considered clothing optional so it's a bit more adventurous!
23 locals recommend
Remington Hot Springs Trailhead
A bit further down the river from miracle and harder to access, Remington is considered clothing optional so it's a bit more adventurous!
Kern River is the fastest this side of the Mississippi and famous for its rafting! Seasonal, not for the faint of heart, but well worth the adventure!
23 locals recommend
Kern River Outfitters
6602 Wofford BlvdKern River is the fastest this side of the Mississippi and famous for its rafting! Seasonal, not for the faint of heart, but well worth the adventure!
Attention climbers! There are several bouldering locations here, between French Gulch and Boulder Gulch. Bring your crash pad!
19 locals recommend
French Gulch Marina
California 155Attention climbers! There are several bouldering locations here, between French Gulch and Boulder Gulch. Bring your crash pad!
For those who love hunting through Antique shops, Wofford Heights has a few cute places to explore!
The Vintage Peacock
6605 Wofford BoulevardFor those who love hunting through Antique shops, Wofford Heights has a few cute places to explore!
Mustard Seed Ranch
5901 Wofford BlvdAnother local antique shop for searching for that perfect item.
Tank Park
4776 Lake Isabella BlvdLocal dog park!
SpeedFly Sports
8348 Roberta AvenueBeginners courses and crossover courses for paragliding/speed flying and skydiving!
Want to hunt for fossilized megalodon teeth? This is the place! Learn a bit about the ancient history of this part of the Sierras.
The Ernst Quarries
Want to hunt for fossilized megalodon teeth? This is the place! Learn a bit about the ancient history of this part of the Sierras.
Learn about the history of the area and give new context to what you see when your out and about
32 locals recommend
Kern Valley Museum
49 Big Blue RdLearn about the history of the area and give new context to what you see when your out and about
About an hour drive to the trailhead to a remarkable natural formation, seven Teacups in sequoia national forest
7 locals recommend
Seven Teacups
About an hour drive to the trailhead to a remarkable natural formation, seven Teacups in sequoia national forest
A collection of historic buildings and artifacts that help tell the story of the valley
23 locals recommend
Silver City Ghost Town
3829 Lake Isabella BlvdA collection of historic buildings and artifacts that help tell the story of the valley
Want to get outdoors but maybe not for a full river rafting adventure? Sierra south has paddle board and inner tube rentals / drop off in the summer!
29 locals recommend
Sierra South Mountain Sports
11300 Kernville RdWant to get outdoors but maybe not for a full river rafting adventure? Sierra south has paddle board and inner tube rentals / drop off in the summer!
Nobe Young Creek Falls Trailhead
Waterfall hike! Up by 100 Giants if you want a little refresh
Food Scene
Great food, great service, and a beautiful view of the Kern river. A lovely place to watch the sunset!
71 locals recommend
Ewings on the Kern
125 Buena Vista DrGreat food, great service, and a beautiful view of the Kern river. A lovely place to watch the sunset!
Really great pizza! There's a small arcade as well. They have small gf pizza available as well if needed!
43 locals recommend
Pizza Barn
11401 Kernville RdReally great pizza! There's a small arcade as well. They have small gf pizza available as well if needed!
Really good brews and burgers! The fried cheese curds are delicious.
86 locals recommend
Kern River Brewing Co
13415 Sierra WayReally good brews and burgers! The fried cheese curds are delicious.
Classic diner with reasonable prices, great for breakfasts especially. Gets really busy Sundays after church!
16 locals recommend
Nelda's Diner
5128 Lake Isabella BlvdClassic diner with reasonable prices, great for breakfasts especially. Gets really busy Sundays after church!
Sightseeing
Hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail! Nearby the campground is the Walker Pass trailhead that can take you either north or south. The trail is infinite (it feels that way!) so you can out - and-back to suit you. Dog friendly
Walker Pass Campground
Isabella Walker Pass RoadHike part of the Pacific Crest Trail! Nearby the campground is the Walker Pass trailhead that can take you either north or south. The trail is infinite (it feels that way!) so you can out - and-back to suit you. Dog friendly
Hooper hill hike in Bodfish is an easy to moderate 2.5 mile hike with great views of the lake!
Hooper Hill
Hooper hill hike in Bodfish is an easy to moderate 2.5 mile hike with great views of the lake!
45 minutes drive north is this 5 mile round trip hike to giant trees with a limestone cave you can explore!
6 locals recommend
Packsaddle Trail
1941 Kern River Hwy45 minutes drive north is this 5 mile round trip hike to giant trees with a limestone cave you can explore!
A ten mile total out n back hike near Kernville, great views! Steep sections and over 3000ft elevation gain, so not for the faint of heart. Dog friendly! Best fall to spring as it gets hot in the summer.
Powers Peak
A ten mile total out n back hike near Kernville, great views! Steep sections and over 3000ft elevation gain, so not for the faint of heart. Dog friendly! Best fall to spring as it gets hot in the summer.
Kern River Preserve
18747 CA-178A bird and wildlife sanctuary
See some super tall sequoia trees! And some effects of a forest fire from a couple of years ago
110 locals recommend
Trail of 100 Giants Trailhead
County Route 107See some super tall sequoia trees! And some effects of a forest fire from a couple of years ago