Location: Kern County, about 11 miles east of the town of Weldon, 153 miles from Los Angeles

Maps

Auto Club: Kern County

Forest Service: Sequoia National Forest

USGS Topo: Walker Pass 7½

HPS: Route(s), waypoints and explanation of usage

Distance: 6 miles round trip on trail and cross-country

Gain: 2500' total, 2250' out plus 250' on return

Time: 6 hours round trip

Rating: Class 1, moderate

DRIVING ROUTE 3

• Take SR 14 to Mojave.
• Continue north on SR 14 to the intersection with SR 178 (Freeman Junction).
• Reset your odometer and turn left (west) on SR 178.
• At 8.2 miles, cross Walker Pass.
• At 9.2 miles, pass Walker Pass Campground.
• At 9.7 miles, a warning sign (on the right side of the road) about a school bus stop in 500 feet. Park here or on the west side of the road.

HIKING ROUTE 3

• On the west side of the highway, find the beginning of the Pinyon Jack Trail (4820'). Follow this trail (vague in places) for about a mile. It crosses over a saddle (5020'+) then goes down to Jacks Creek.
• Turn right (north) and briefly follow the stream. It narrows a bit and usually can be easily crossed.
• Cross the stream and hike up the ridge you can see to the northwest. Follow the ridge about 2 miles to the summit.