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The Big Meadows trail system in the Sequoia National Forest provides miles of novice to moderately challenging trails suitable for dirt bike riders of varying skill levels. The area features diverse terrain including forest roads, moderate single-track sections, and a small sand pit for practice riding. The popular Buck Rock Jeep Trail offers access to a fire lookout with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Kings River, and nearby wilderness areas including Monarch and Jennie Lakes Wilderness, plus views of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The trail network provides good variety for riders seeking moderate challenges without extreme technical difficulty.
Camping options include Big Meadows Campground, Buck Rock Campground, and primitive sites near the sand pit, with the unique Big Meadows Cabin available for a different lodging experience. The Big Meadows trailhead offers parking and vault toilet facilities, though no bear lockers are provided, requiring proper food storage precautions. The area features numerous streams and lakes, making water filtration equipment necessary for extended trips. Managed by the Hume Lake Ranger District, the system combines forest service roads with wilderness access, providing both motorized recreation and non-motorized trail connections to the Jennie Lakes Wilderness.Dirt Bike Trail System
Big Meadows Trail Area
AKA: Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District, Big Meadows Creek, Big Meadow Campground, Lost Meadows, Buck Rock Jeep Trail, Buck Rock Fire Lookout, Little Boulder Creek, Kennedy Meadow, Tornado Meadow, Deer Meadow, Footman Canyon, Evans Creek, Tornado Creek, Marvin Pass, Sunset Meadow, Sequoia National Forest And Giant Sequoia National Monument, Cheater Trail
Miramonte, CA
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Awesome
Approximate Size
19,200 acres (30 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
20 miles
Elevation Range
7500 to 8500 ft.
Operating Season
Spring - Fall
About Big Meadows Trail Area
The Big Meadows trail system in the Sequoia National Forest provides miles of novice to moderately challenging trails suitable for dirt bike riders of varying skill levels. The area features diverse terrain including forest roads, moderate single-track sections, and a small sand pit for practice riding. The popular Buck Rock Jeep Trail offers access to a fire lookout with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Kings River, and nearby wilderness areas including Monarch and Jennie Lakes Wilderness, plus views of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The trail network provides good...
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Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed in developed sites only.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
CA OHMVR stickers required
Operating Season
Spring - Fall
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