The trail generally used in the past between these canyons is not shown
on the United States Geological Survey topographic map, but passed
through Shepherd and Junction Passes east of Junction Peak to the
headwaters of the Kings at Center Basin. This has been replaced by a new
trail direct from Tyndall Creek to Center Basin, passing just west of
Junction Peak over Foresters Pass. It is known as the John Muir Trail
Cut-off. In addition to this route, there is a rough but passable trail
from Junction Meadow, near the head of the Kern Canyon, via the
Kern-Kaweah River and Colby Pass to Cloud Canyon and the Roaring River
section of the Kings.