Continuing up the Middle Fork, under the shadow of the Great Western
Divide, is Redwood Meadow with its interesting grove of Big Trees. To
its left, at Bearpaw Meadow, a hikers' camp is maintained during the
summer season. The camp is within easy walking distance of Giant Forest
and is a convenient base for trips to Tamarack Lake, Hamilton Lake, or
Kaweah Gap.
=_Giant Forest and surroundings._=--On a plateau ranging in elevation
from 5,500 to 8,000 feet and running back to mountains 11,000 feet high.
In heart of park, including major woodland attractions, the Tokopah
Valley, and several lakes.
=_East Fork or Atwell Mill region._=--The Mineral King Road leads
through this region to the resort of that name just outside the park at
7,800 feet elevation. At Atwell Mill are to be found the finest stands
of young Sequoia in the park.
=_The Atwell-Hockett Trail._=--This trail is built on the highest
standards. It permits easy travel, whether on foot or horse, and
provides a direct route from Atwell Mill into the Hockett Meadow
country, famous for its miles of plateau and meadows. Beyond Hockett
Meadow is the Quinn Ranger Station, also the fine Garfield Grove of Big
Trees.
=_South Fork or Hockett Meadow region._=--From Clough Cave Ranger
Station, at 3,000 feet, through the Garfield Grove to the fine camping
and fishing country at Hockett Meadows, 8,500 feet. Accessible by trail
only.
=_Kern Canyon district._=--This area of more than 300 square miles
embraces the upper Kern River, its tributaries, and the Kern Canyon. It
is a wild, immense country of forest, granite, lakes, and streams,
varying in elevation from 14,494.7 at the summit of Mount Whitney to
6,400 feet at the Kern Canyon Ranger Station at the lower end of the
canyon. Excellent camping and fishing country. Accessible only by trail.