Kern Gateway Trail site visit and exploration (Across from Upper Richbar)

# Kern Gateway Trail Hike

Join us to learn more about the Kern Gateway Trail and to see for yourself what a beautiful and unique outdoor amenity it will create for the Kern County / San Joaquin Valley region. RSVP to get your name on the list.

This site visit will include a talk from community members working towards creating the trail. There will also be a short walk to see a portion of the trail and get exposure to its dramatic beauty.

Please bring outdoor/hiking trail shoes, water, a hat, sunscreen, and clothing appropriate for the weather. The trail begins with a short but steep climb. If you plan on hiking with us after the presentation, bring hiking poles, trail shoes with good tread, water, snacks, and sunscreen.

For Bakersfield carpoolers, meet at the Shell gas station on HWY 178 and Commanche by 8:15. We will leave promptly at 8:30 am to give us enough time to arrive at the trailhead before 9:00 a.m.

Or meet at the trailhead: Park at Stark Creek. GPS Coordinates: 35° 28′ 31.79″ N, 118° 43′ 27.91″ W by 9:00 a.m.

If you have not signed the petition in support of the Kern Gateway Trail, please sign. https://www.change.org/p/usfs-city-of-bakersfield-kern-county-create-a-hiking-trail-system-at-the-gateway-to-the-kern-canyon

*** 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 the wilderness has risks, and you should be aware and prepared to address any changes in weather and road conditions or to look out for/avoid random acts of nature, including insects, wild animals, and natural hazards. You are responsible for evaluating the difficulty of any activity you participate in and deciding whether you are prepared by having the experience, skill, knowledge, equipment, and physical and emotional stamina to participate safely.

*** WAIVER OF LIABILITY *** The Organizers and members in this group are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for their safety. By attending a hike or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Southern Sierra Hiking Club Meetup Group from and against all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.
By RSVPing, you acknowledge that you agree to the above statements.