A gem of incredible singletrack is hidden near one the of the world's top whitewater destinations in California's Southern Sierra-- and this tour is the perfect opportunity to explore the amazing trail networks and granite boulder-littered landscapes that characterize the Kern River Valley. Huge elevation losses are standard on these trails, where numerous rides start high in pine and manzanita forests, and end in typical California oak and chaparral habitat.
Don't let the term “Southern California” deter you from this tour. You are unlikely to meet any other users on the trails in this area during the entire week of exploration--the Kern Valley is rugged, remote, and amazing! The trails on this tour were handpicked with the highest grin factor in mind, so your beer will taste extra flavorful as you chill by the river after an unforgettable day of riding.
Day 1: After settling in, we'll head out to ride one of the area's iconic trails. It's hard to argue that today's ride is nothing less than just outstanding! The elevation profile alone is convincing enough: we start at 7000 feet, and drop all the way down to the valley floor...
Day 2: Today, we'll take The Plunge! Get ready for a mind-blowing ride that has epic written all over it. While it's famous for its long descents, the trail offers something for everyone, including plenty of climbing, all culminating in the extreme elevation loss the trail is famous for: more than 5,000 feet in just eight miles!...
Day 3: Today we'll recover from yesterday's epic with two shuttles overlooking a narrow canyon with vistas of the southern Sierra. Fast, flowy trails make for a fun but relatively easy day, so you can save your legs for what lies ahead...
Day 4: Get ready for an adventure! Today’s route let's us explore some of the area’s least-visited trails, with a reward of complete quiet and solitude...
Day 5: An area classic is the perfect send-off on your last day. We’ll ride once more through the bouldered landscape overlooking the Kern River valley--a great way to finish an unforgettable tour...
- 5 Full Riding Days, 4 Nights Lodging
- High Country Singletrack in the Sequoia National Forest near Kernville, CA
- This tour is for intermediate to advanced riders with above average fitness and descent technical riding skills
- Base Camp: Kernville, CA
- Cost: $1695
- March 12th – March 16th
- March 19th – March 23rd
- March 26th – March 30th
- April 9th – April 13th
- April 16th – April 20th
- April 23rd – April 27th
- October 1st – October 5th
- October 8th – October 12th
- October 15th – October 19th
- October 22nd – October 26th
- October 29th – November 2nd
