R-824 · Route File
Sequoia National Forest, California · United States
A high Southern Sierra crossing from the Kern River canyon over 9,200-foot Sherman Pass toward Kennedy Meadows and US 395.
red · Operational constraint
Snow gates or forest closures can break the Kern River-to-US 395 crossing.
Planning response: Confirm Sequoia National Forest and Kern County status before committing the crossing.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
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