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36.10958
-118.48476
No Fee
No drinking water is available
Vault toilet(s)

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The Needles rock formation is a very popular location for day hikers and rock climbers. Accessible during the summer months, this area of the Needles formation can be a popular location of travel. Please plan accordingly while considering your hike and t

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

FORKS OF THE KERN
trailhead • 4.08 km
Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area
campground • 4.69 km
LOWER PEPPERMINT
campground • 4.83 km
QUAKING ASPEN CABIN
campground • 5.45 km
LEWIS CAMP
trailhead • 5.48 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Jan 16
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Sat, Jan 17
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Sun, Jan 18
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Mon, Jan 19
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Tue, Jan 20
33° / 53°
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