The Kern River ValleyWelcome to TheKern.com, your informational resource for Kern River Rafting and other outdoor recreational opportunitiesin the Kern River Valley. The Kern River Valley is located approximately 3 hours from Los Angelos and 1 hour from downtown Bakersfield. The information found in this website is designed as a public service to help outdoor enthusiats access and experience The Kern River Valley and all it has to offer. Kern River RaftngKern River rafting trips are available on three separate stretches of the river.The Kern River as a whole is considered an intermediate - advanced whitewater rafting river. The Forks of the Kern is rated Class V, The Upper Kern has several Class IV sections and a couple of Class V sections and 2 class II-III runs. The Lower Kern is rated Class III-IV. Kern River RecreationNot into rafting or just looking for something a little different? Sequoia National Forest offers numerous outdoor recreational activies like hiking, mountain biking, fishing and more. |