Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

Total Miles
7.1

Elevation

2,780.07 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This trail is open year-round. It is a typical Sierra dirt-type trail with some rutting and snow left from previous years. The drive to the trailhead is easy, and coming from the west via Kernville and Lake Isabella, allows views of the Kern River and its canyon.

Photos of Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail
Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

Difficulty

There's nothing too difficult.

History

This is a historic route used by wagon trains and Native Americans on their way to fish. The byway is named for Civil War general William T. Sherman, who passed through in 1883. This road is to the trailhead and is paved.

Technical Rating

6

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