Directions

From Inyokern, California

1. Head east on W Inyokern Rd toward Brown Rd (0.9 mi)
2. Turn left to merge onto US-395 N toward Bishop (15.1 mi)
3. Turn left onto 9 Mile Canyon Rd (9.8 mi)
4. Continue onto Kennedy Meadow Rd/Sherman Pass Rd (14.1 mi)
5. Turn left onto Forest Rte 22S05/Sherman Pass Rd (12.2 mi)
6. Turn right onto Forest Rte 21S41 (2.2 mi)

Drive the Kennedy Meadows Road for 37 miles from route 395 to the Blackrock Junction near the Ranger Station. Alternatively you can come up the grade on the Sherman Pass Road from the Kern River. From the Blackrock Junction drive north 4.1 miles and turn right on the signed Monache Road. Go another 3.8 miles curving around Powell Meadow to a junction on the left. This is the start of the Monache Jeep Road, 34E38, which is closed in winter months. A four-wheel drive vehicle is needed and low-range is helpful on the sharp turns and several steep sections. A normal small pickup with four-wheel drive is OK. The road has a lot of motorcycle and Jeep traffic on weekends. Drive this for 3.5 miles descending to a bridge at Snake Creek. The driving is easier now as the road crosses a meadow and goes north over Summers Ridge. (Courtesy of peakbagging.com)