The Needles (Sequoia National Park)

The Needles (Sequoia National Park)

The Needles are a series of massive granite rock formations rising up from the North Fork of the Kern River near its junction with the Little Kern River.

Fire Lookout

The fire lookout atop The Needles, at an elevation of 8,245 feet, offers magnificent views of the Golden Trout Wilderness and Kern River Canyon.

Location

The Needles Lookout is located 2.5 miles off the Western Divide Highway (State Route 190)10 miles north of Mountain Rd. 50. Johnsondale, CA is the nearest town.


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