I think I was pretty close Paul, as it was already dark when I bottomed out and I just started looking to the left side of the trail as I headed north and found a nice spot between a couple of trees after a couple of minutes walking. It was very quiet with no wind too.
I'll have to check out the Arroyo trail one of these days. I saw a small wildfire in that area (although higher up) when I was on the High Sierra Trail.
I'm hoping this 3 day hike scores me some acclimation points for the Whitney day hike this coming Monday. Hopefully there will still be some left.
Originally Posted By: Paul
Hey Bruce, I would have suggested a great campsite, on the Kern River, off the Rattlesnake trail about 75 meters in. The campsite sits on the banks of the Kern surrounded by a heavy forest. Nice fire pit with log benches.
Where? Right at the junction of Rattlesnake trail and the Kern Trail. There is a row of rocks (small), somewhat blocking the entrance of the use trail straight to the Kern.
Yeah, last year I hiked the Kern River loop 3 times, May 4th, June 12th and September 24th.
The September trip took me up Rattlesnake, to where the trail to Big Arroyo breaks off.
