Bad-Latitude
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I just finished doing the Cannell Trail n Kernville, Ca. It is on the IMBA Epic list and as I found out for good reason. The trail starts at Sherman Peak 9,300 feet of elevation and ends up in Kernville at 2,600 feet of elevation. We started at about 8:30 am and it was 38 degrees Fahrenheit out.
Right away it’s all single track through the trees. Perfect flowing trails with great dirt.
It is awesome single track for about 8 miles before hitting the first real flat part at around 8,000 feet of elevation. We rode along a huge meadow for a while before hitting the first big climb. It was super steep, loose dirt and rocks. I’m not ashamed to admit I had to walk a good portion of it. Honestly the climb was just flat out brutal.
After the climb it was back to fun flowing downhill again.
The last 8 miles of the ride you drop 5,000 feet of elevation. Right towards the end there is an amazing view of Lake Isabella.
The ride was just awesome I highly recommend if you live in SoCal looking into the ride. 29 miles with 90% of it being single track. 2,600 feet of climbing and nearly 7,000 feet of decent. I’ll post some GoPro videos up later.
Right away it’s all single track through the trees. Perfect flowing trails with great dirt.
After the climb it was back to fun flowing downhill again.
The last 8 miles of the ride you drop 5,000 feet of elevation. Right towards the end there is an amazing view of Lake Isabella.
The ride was just awesome I highly recommend if you live in SoCal looking into the ride. 29 miles with 90% of it being single track. 2,600 feet of climbing and nearly 7,000 feet of decent. I’ll post some GoPro videos up later.
