Bitter Creek Trail

The Bitter Creek trail is a 4.2 miles long that begins at Rodeo Flat, heads Southeast and ends at S.f. Kern River.

The trail is open for the following uses: horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org

Current Conditions

For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call 760-376-3781.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

34E03

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

No Fees

Campfire permits required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves.

None

Tread Lightly - Please stay on the trail and do not cut switchbacks. Lower elevations are usually snow free, but may be too muddy for winter travel. Wet conditions may also leave trails subject erosion.

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 760-376-3781

Photo of the Kern River Ranger District Office

Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov