Now the Kern River Sierra Map is digitalized also: Get it on your phone, and see exactly where you are!

There's nothing better than a large physical map for making adventure plans, but it's pretty sweet to have The Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Topo Map on your phone too!

Kern River Sierra Map - South Side

• Enjoy the convenience of using the map on your digital devices.
• See exactly where you are on the map, by using the built-in GPS.
• Enjoy FREE updates.
• Now on the Avenza app, the premier map app on Apple & Android.  
• Includes tracking and other premium mapping features.
•  Check it out on Avenza Maps!
• Or see the full Extremeline Productions LLC Map Store on Avenza.

Kern River Sierra Map - South Side

Get the Santa Barbara Map on your phone or device, and see exactly where you are!

The Santa Barbara Outdoor Recreation Topo Map is now digitalized!   

• Enjoy the convenience of using the map on your digital devices.
• See exactly where you are on the map, by using the built-in GPS.
• Enjoy FREE updates.
• Now on the Avenza app, the premier map app on Apple & Android.  
• Includes tracking and other premium mapping features. 

Check it out on Avenza Maps!

Or see the Extremeline Productions LLC Map Store on Avenza.

6th Edition of the Kern River Sierra Map!

The new 2019 6th Edition is available in stores and Amazon.com! The map now includes detailed wetland areas and springs, several trail & road updates, additional rock climbing areas and labeled peak hikes, added elevation labels, and so much more!

Purchase on Amazon or Shop Locally or at REI!

6th Edtion

Discover the recreational gems of the The Kern River Sierra, the epicenter of year-round outdoor adventure.

This map features the hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing & bouldering spots, whitewater launches and named rapids, giant sequoia groves, winter trailheads, water sports, fishing and hunting access, motorized singletrack, and several other recreational opportunities in the Kern River and Southern Sierra region.

Ranging from 10,000 feet to 2,000 feet in elevation, the rugged and diverse land of the Kern River Sierra encompasses the Giant Sequoia National Monument, Camp Nelson, Black Rock Station and the Kern Plateau, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Keyesville, Greenhorn Mountains, Piute Mountains and much of the Domeland and Golden Trout Wilderness..

MAP FEATURES

Sides: Printed on both sides

Size: 32" X 27" Map, 9"x 4" Folded

Topo Lines: 100 Foot Contours

Scale: 1:62,500 (1 Inch on map = 1 Mile on land)

GPS: Includes 7.5' Lat/Long Grid

Paper: State of the art waterproof and tear resistant plastic hybrid paper

Land: Distinguishes between the various types of Public Lands and private property

Trails: Depicts several different type of trails such as multi-use and wilderness singletrack

Suggestions: Features numerous hikes and mountain bike routes, including variations of the popular Just Outstanding ride and the epic Cannell Trail!

Enough of the small talk, get outside and play!

New Updates for the Kern River Sierra Map!

The Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Topo Map, 4th Edition:

The new and improved 4th Edition of the Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Map, published Fall 2015.

A few of the newest changes and updates:

Piutes Motorized Singletrack added! 

Updated and detailed mapping of the Piutes motorized singletrack system, including the USFS temporarily-designated motorized singletrack trails in the Piutes. (NOTE: At the time of press, many trails were newly signed and designated with temporary status by the USFS. Read any new signs and obey all changes in regulation.)


Brand new Singletrack in the Greenhorns, near Alta Sierra. 

This map depicts the new Bull Run Pass Trail, Bull Run Peak Trail, and the Portuguese North Trails. Time for some epic rides.


Improved the accuracy of many trails in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, including the Clicks Creek Trailhead area trails, upper Starvation Creek/Powderhorn, Johnsondale area, and much more.


Updates to Blackrock/North Kern Plateau, including clarification of the trails/roads near the multi-sport zone between Granite Knob, Smith Mtn, Jackass Peak.


Motorized singletrack is now darker and easier to distinguish from non-motorized trails.


Many more peaks, passes, and towns have elevation labels.


Additional labels and Points of Interest, including waterfalls, viewpoints, and activities...and more....


More Info 
List Price: $12.95
Publication Date: Fall 2015
ISBN: 978-0-9723361-4-7
Sides: Printed on both sides, North and South
Size: 32"X27" Map, 9"x4" Folded

Purchase on Amazon or Shop Locally!

An inside look into the New Santa Barbara Outdoor Recreation Map

A sneak peak into this amazing detailed topo map of the entire Santa Barbara region and backcountry:

  

 

 

 

East side Santa Barbara:

West Side and North Santa Barbara:

FIND THIS MAP IN Southern California REI Stores, Mountain Air Sports in Santa Barbara, and numerous other shops through the Santa Barbara area. Or at Amazon!

New Map Out! Santa Barbara Outdoor Recreation Topo Map

The brand new ultimate Santa Barbara Map is here!

The Santa Barbara Outdoor Recreation Topo Map:  Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Wind Sports, Beaches & Surf Breaks, Trailheads, Camping, Hot Springs, & More in the Santa Barbara Coast, Front Country & Backcountry, State & Local Parks, Los Padres National Forest, Gaviota, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Figueroa Mtn, Lake Cachuma, Gibraltar Reservoir.

Low resolution view of the west side map:

Low res view of the east side:

The legend:

Additional details are here.

Its on Amazon;  and coming to southern california retail locations soon!

Trailwork in Molybdenite Creek area

About a month ago, we heard there was some critical trail work done on the Molybdenite Creek to Long Valley Trail area near the Little Walker River in the Bridgeport/Sonora Pass area.  The fading singletrack on the Long Valley side is seeing some more use.  The aspen section of trail had all of the downed logs sawed or moved.  This is one of the most fun parts of the ride.

Right NOW should be the perfect time to go rip through the fall colors!

As for the most current conditions; we're not sure. Let us know if you've been up or heard anything.

For more information on the rides up there, check out: Mountain Biking Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra.

Free Online Premiere for Strength in Numbers

The much anticipated film from Anthill Films, Strength in Numbers, will be streamed online from Redbull.com on May 24th!

"Strength in Numbers is all about bringing different mountain bike communities together. So we thought it would be cool if the global riding community could all watch the movie at the same time. Come Join Us for the FREE online premiere May 24th at 12pm PST on www.redbull.com/bike".


Trailer is here: 

Big Bike Park Plans in Mammoth

Mammoth Bike Park lower trails open in less than 2 weeks!

New trails are being planned/proposed for 2012, including new beginner/intermediate trails and an addition to Richter Trail; all accessed by Discovery Chairlift next to Main Lodge. Get more Info and make public comments to the USFS here.   Here's a map of the proposed Trails.

From Mammoth's Website:

Mammoth Mountain Bike Park opens May 25, 2012!

Weekend shuttle service for approximately 9-10 trails on the lower mountain will begin on May 25. More trails will continue to open as soon as conditions permit.

Aaron Gwin Joins Mammoth Bike Park Pro Team!

We're excited to announce the addition of rider Aaron Gwin to the Bike Park Pro Team.  Can't wait to see him train for the World Cup race circuit on our trails.  Decline Magazine Article Here.

New Trails!

• New Downtown - our beginner trail is now easier and smoother!

• Jill's Jumps
• Upper Twilight Zone
• Recoil
• Pipeline

From the Sheet

Comments sought on Mammoth Mountain Bike Park Trail Proposal

The Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District is soliciting comments on a Mammoth Mountain Bike Park Trail Construction Project proposal.  Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA), a permittee on the Inyo National Forest, has proposed to construct 2.5 miles of mountain bike trails in the vicinity of, and in conjunction with the operation of  the Discovery Chair (Chair 11). All proposed trail construction is within the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area permit boundaries.

The purpose of this proposed project is to provide new terrain, recreation opportunities, better connectivity, and better separation between differently skilled riders within Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. The proposed projects are needed to provide two new progressive, beginner-level mountain bike trail experiences and a connector from the top of the Discovery Chair to a pre-existing, more difficult trail.

The Forest Service has made a preliminary assessment that this proposal falls within a category of actions listed in the Forest Service NEPA Handbook that are excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would preclude use of the category regarding Construction and Reconstruction of Trails.

Both the bike trail project and the winter projects are subject to the notice and comment provisions of 36CFR 215.3. The public comment period ends 30 days following the date of publication of the legal notices, which are expected to be May 17. Those wishing to comment on either proposal should not rely upon dates or timeframes provided by any other source. Only those who provide comment or otherwise express interest in the proposed action during the comment period will be eligible to appeal the decision.

Written comments for either project must be submitted to Allison Jackson, Winter Sports Specialist, Inyo National Forest, P.O. Box 148, Mammoth Lakes, CA  93546. Electronic comments may be sent toajackson@fs.fed.us in the following acceptable formats: plain text (.txt), rich text (.rtf), Adobe (.pdf), or Word (.doc). Written comments may also be submitted by fax (760.924.5537) or by hand-delivery to the Mammoth Ranger Station during normal business hours, excluding holidays.

Information about the proposed project and maps will be posted on the Inyo National Forest website on May 17. Additional information may also be obtained from the Project Leader, Allison Jackson, at 760.924.5510. -Press Releases

Mountain Biking is Exploding!

Here's an example from the UK:

Firms urged to act over growth in mountain biking

"Scottish companies are being urged to take advantage of a predicted 30% growth in mountain biking in Scotland over the next five years.

The call was made by Tourism Intelligence Scotland (TIS), a joint venture by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and VisitScotland.

TIS said the activity already generated £119m a year for the Scottish economy.

Market share is predicted to increase to £155m in the next five years..."

Rest of this article is here.

Support New Singletrack in Santa Cruz

http://www.mbosc.org/local-parks/pogonip/petition/

From the MBOSC blog:

PETITION TO SUPPORT THE POGONIP MULTI-USE TRAIL

In July 2010, the Santa Cruz City Council approved in concept the creation of a new multi-use trail in Pogonip. The proposed trail would parallel the eastern boundary of the open space.

The 1.5 mile long trail would connect Golf Club Drive with the U-Con Trail and the Rincon Trail and will be family and beginner friendly. It will offer a spectacular scenic single track trail experience through redwood trees and bay tree groves. This will be a much more pleasant way to get to Upper Campus than riding along Hwy 9, the train tracks or parking at the Rincon Parking lot.

This trail was proposed as a long term mitigation to thetransient camping and herion dealing that had taken root in the area. The SCPD, Park Rangers, MBOSC and Take Back Santa Cruz has had clean up events and removed tonnes of trash but without a long term solution those problems will come back. Bringing positive use into that area will displace the negative use. This has been a proven local strategy because the 1999 implementation of the U-Conn trail displaced the transients in that area.

The benefits of the 1.5 mile multi-use trail (MUT) goes far beyond the scope of the reducing negative use. Some other long term benefits include:

• Provides a safe (but off road) eastern bike route into UCSC for commuters.
• Provides additional recreational facilities for families, residents and visitors.
• Provides more economic opportunities for downtown businesses.

The approval of the multi-use trail is not a done deal. The review and plan will probably go before the Santa Cruz City Council in early 2012.

We need your help in getting this trail approved.

The trail plan and environmental review comment period has ended but you can read though those documents and submit comments to the Santa Cruz City Council at: citycouncil@cityofsantacruz.com.

Please consider signing the petition below in support of the multi-use trail. MBOSC will submit this petition to the City Council when the Pogonip multi-use trail plan is presented for public comment – sometime in January of February of the new year.

Consider printing and distributing this poster in support of the Pogonip Multi-Us Trail.

The Kern River Sierra Adventure Map

UPDATED! The 5th Edition/2018 is currently out.

The Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Topo Map is available locally in the Kern River Valley & Kennedy Meadows!  Get it at:

Sierra South, Sierra Gateway / James Store,  Kern River Brewing Company, Kern River Fly Fishing, Mountain River Adventures, Kernville Museum, Rivernook Campground, Primos, Riverside One-Stop, Archies, CLM Giant Sequoia Mercantile, McNalleys at Fairview, Johnsondale's R-Ranch Store, Trail of 100 Giants.

Wofford Heights Fast Trip,
Lake Isabella Shell Station, Isabella Super Market, Golden State Surplus.

Kennedy Meadows General Store.
Shell at Pearsonville and other nearby gas stations on the Eastern Sierra.

Also available at Action Sports in Bakersfield and REIs throughout California.

And online at  Amazon.com.

Check out clips of the map here.

For Trail, River, Climbing, Paddling, etc descriptions and updates, check out the KernRiverSierra.com online recreation mega-guide!

See Twitter and Facebook updates on local recreation and conditions.

The Kern River Valley and surrounding Southern Sierra, the epicenter of outdoor adventure, have been mapped! "The Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Topo Map" is currently at press and will be publically available within a couple weeks.

The map features the hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing spots, whitewater launches, named rapids with ratings, giant sequoia groves, winter trailheads, water sports, fishing and hunting access, and other recreational opportunities in the Kern River and Southern Sierra region.

Ranging from 10,000 feet to 2,000 feet in elevation, the rugged and diverse land of the Kern River Sierra ecompasses the Giant Sequoia National Monument, Camp Nelson, Black Rock Station and the Kern Plateau, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Keyesville, Greenhorn Mountains, Piute Mountains and the Domeland and Golden Trout Wilderness.

Map Features:

• Map: Printed on 2 sides
• Size: 32"X28" Map, 7"x4.5" Folded
• Topo Lines: 100 Foot Contours
• Scale: 1:62,500 (1 Inch on map = 1 Mile on land)
• GPS: Includes 7.5' Lat/Long Grid
• Paper: State of the art waterproof and tear resistant plastic hybrid paper
• Land: Distinguishes between the various types of Public Lands and private property
• Trails: Depicts different type of trails such as motorized, non-motorized, wilderness, and low-use singletrack
• Suggestions: Includes numerous hikes and featured bike routes, such as several variations of the popular Just Outstanding ride and the epic Cannell Trail.
• Publisher: Extremeline Productions LLC.

Enough of the small talk, get outside and play!

Additional Map info here.