Baxter Pass Trailhead

Trailhead Number: J29

Wilderness Served: John Muir Wilderness

Quota: 8

Useage: Light

How to get a permit:

Also know as: Oak Creek

Common first night destination: Summit Meadow

Regulations and useful info: No campfires above 10,400 ft. No dogs, no goats (Bighorn Sheep Zoological Area). See Sequoia-Kings National Park regulations if going over pass.

Other common destinations: Sequoia-Kings National Park and Rae Lakes

Directions to trailhead: Hiway 395, approximately 3 miles north of Independence, turn west on Fish Hatchery road, take right fork at campgound to end of road. Just follow the signs.

Access: Paved and dirt

Road number: 13S04

Stock turnaround: Tight dirt lot, but maybe

Stock facilities: No

Toilet facilities: Pit at trailhead. Toiet in campground.

Day use parking: Dirt lot

Overnight parking: Dirt lot

Picnic facilities: Yes

Food storage lockers: No

Nearest campground: Oak Creek

Potable water: No