Kern Slabs Boulders

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Convenient bouldering right off the road near The Kern Slabs.

Boulders below the Kern Slabs

Climb: Bouldering or rock climb

Season: Winter, Spring, Fall

Elevation: 2800 ft

Approach: right off the road

Land: Sequoia National Forest

Where: Across from Thunderbird. About 5 miles north of Kernville

Town: Kernville

Map: Kern River Sierra Map, 6th ed

Nearby: New Directions Cliffs & Kern Slabs (Kernville Rock) & Chico Flat Rocks

Photo: One of the more popular boulders beneath the dome of Kern Slabs. There is a v4 and two v6s.

There are some good boulders scattered around the area of the Kern Slabs. Look up and down the hillside and on both sides of the road. Some of the better boulders are close to the road and a little to the south.

There is also some fun bouldering on top of the dome as well.

How to find it

From Sierra Gateway Market in Kernville, drive north on Mtn 99 for about 5 miles. Park on the right across from Thunderbird camping/day-use area. Explore around!

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Climbing Areas and trails are depicted on the local adventure map:

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