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14.1 miles
Distance
1,454 ft
Climb
-2,234 ft
Descent
05:39:07
Avg time
-781 ft
Altitude change
2,738 ft
Altitude min
4,087 ft
Altitude max
3,528 ft
Altitude start
2,746 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-74.7%
Grade max
51.1%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
05:39:07
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Whiskey Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southern Sequoia National Forest
    Wofford Heights, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #162908 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #275173 in Trail Running
    • #285728 in Hiking
    • #3014 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Sequoia National Forest

Roughly follows the western side of the Kern River from Fairview Bridge (McNally's) down to Burlando Road in Kernville.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 24, 2020
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Whiskey Flat Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 30, 2026
The first and last few miles are runnable, but the middle 5-6 miles are overgrown with lots of cheat grass. Stream crossing spots require route...
Jun 1, 2020 @ 12:53am
Jun 1, 2020
FYI about halfway through the trail in a really overgrown area blocked by bushes we heard growling/snarling noises right behind us that sure...
Jun 1, 2020 @ 12:38am
Jun 1, 2020
TERRIBLE TRAIL! This is not a cycling trail. This is an extremely poorly maintained hiking trail. Please do not cycle this trail if you're looking...
Apr 30, 2020 @ 1:03pm
Apr 30, 2020
Tons of parking. First three miles are in good condition and getting plenty of use. Very pretty beginner ride except for the rock gardens. Several...
Aug 11, 2019 @ 5:33pm
Aug 11, 2019
Trail is in very poor condition, Bull Creek crossing is not easy.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whiskey Flat

        Where is Whiskey Flat located?
        Whiskey Flat is located in Southern Sequoia National Forest, Wofford Heights, California, United States. It is part of the Southern Sequoia National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.92757, -118.4938.
        How hard is Whiskey Flat?
        Whiskey Flat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Whiskey Flat?
        Whiskey Flat has 1,454 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,738 ft to 4,087 ft.
        Is Whiskey Flat a point to point trail?
        Whiskey Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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