California · Hiking

Bohna Ridge

9.0 mi
round trip
2,693 ft
climb
8,005 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Bohna Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Bohna Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bohna Ridge is a hard hike of about 9 miles in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail climbs from a low point of about 5,513 feet to a high point near 8,000 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 2,693 feet. The route is out and back, and it is open to horses and bikes. The surface is natural. Cedar Creek campground sits about 1.5 miles away, and Poso Guard Station Cabin is about 4 miles off, both good bases for an overnight trip. Nearby hikes include Telephone Ridge, about 2.3 miles away, and Unal Interpretive, about 3 miles away. For climbing, Kernville Rock (also known as Kern Slabs) is about 9.6 miles from the trail.

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