The Kern Valley is home to three different kinds of trout, two kinds of crappie, two kinds of catfish, two kinds of bass, bluegill, squawfish, carp and hordes of baitfish to keep them all fed. When the snows fall, skiers are drawn to the frosted mountains above the Kern Valley where both downhill slopes and cross-country trails are available. Shirley Meadows Ski Area is located in Sequoia National Forest above Wofford Heights at 7,000 feet. The 100 acre area is small and uncrowded and is open, weather permitting, Fridays through Sundays. Cruise through the miles of trails found in the Greenhorn Mountain winter Recreation Area located near the alpine community of Alta Sierra.
Opportunities abound in the Kern Valley.
This area offers thousands of square miles of diversified habitat including mountain slopes, hillsides, forests, meadows, farmland, lakes, ponds, waterways, deserts, semi-arid land and plateaus which provide protection for a variety of game animals. Hunters can find deer, bear, duck, chukar, quail, dove, turkey and ringneck pheasant, just to name a few of the hunting possibilities. Amid the natural growth of the Kern River's North Fork, you'll find a wide open expanse of closely clipped grass and manicured trees just one mile south of Kernville. This course has a reputation as being the finest nine-hole course in California. It's host to many tournaments for men and lady pros alike.