Cannell Creek and Penstock Forebay Loop

This is an easy to moderate hike less than two miles north of Kernville with great views and a nice creek.
It will be a loop hike that is just under five miles with 900 feet of elevation gain.
The majority of the gain is the first mile and a half of the hike on a smooth wide trail with a consistent engineered grade of 11%. This makes it nice for group socialization while making your way up the hill.
At the top of the hill we will see the forebay and penstocks, and enjoy views of the lake and Kernville from a great lookout point. From there we will continue around the hill to see the Cannell Creek syphon and Views of that canyon. We will hike downhill from there to Cannell Creek. The creek is flowing year round and has beautiful waterfalls and pools to sit at and put your feet in. We will stop for a snack break at one of the pools. After the creek it's less than a mile back to the cars.
The hike should only take around three hours, depending on how long we spend at the pools, and we'll be back in Kernville before 1:00.
The trail is mostly exposed, so bring plenty of water and a hat.

Hike Plan
Meet at James Sierra Gateway Market at 9:03am. Have our meet & greet, introductions, set up carpooling and leave for the trailhead by 9:09am. The trailhead is less than two miles north of Kernville on the right shortly past the Cannell Meadow trailhead. Start hiking around 9:23am.
After the hike drive back to Kernville.

*** PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY *** No one in the group is a guide or in any way responsible for your comfort or safety. Please be prepared with adequate gear and supplies for the trip. Please remember that going out into wilderness has risks associated with it and you should be aware and prepared to address any changes in weather, road conditions or to look out for/avoid random acts of nature, including insects, wild animals and natural hazards. It is your responsibility to evaluate the difficulty of any activity you participate in, and decide whether you are prepared by having the experience, skill, knowledge, equipment, and the physical and emotional stamina to safely participate.

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