Bull Run Letterboxes LbNA #3109
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Add Location| Owner: | Cosmic Holly  |
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| Plant date: | Dec 30, 2000 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Kernville |
| County: | Kern |
| State: | California |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | PenGwen |
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| Found by: | JoySong |
| Last found: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Mar 28, 2024 |
This series was originally two boxes but the first box was a victim of the fire in 2010. Box two clues have been edited to compensate for changing landmarks and trail maintenance. Water and poles are recommended as there is almost no shade on this trail and the bull creek side trail is quite rocky and uneven. As usual in the wild, keep an eye out for rattlesnakes.
From Kernville Road and Burlando Road, drive north to the end of Burlando Road and park at the Whiskey Flat trailhead.
Box #2 The Last Grizzly
Start your walk along the Whiskey Flat Trail staying on the main trail until you get to the creek and the stone bridge, turn back along trail and walk back until you can just see the creek. Facing the creek ,take the trail heading up creek on the left that generally parallels Bull Run Creek. At the trail intersection, turn right.
About 20 minutes or 0.68 miles from leaving the main trail to Bull Run Creek you will come to a spot in the trail with a burnt Manzanita tree smack in the middle of the trail.
Stop at this trail tree and go back 25 steps along the trail. The creek now will be on your left with a small clearing to the embankment. On your right at 115 degrees and approximately 4 steps off trail you will find the letterbox site. Look for a large “mother” boulder with a flattish side towards you. On a bolder below “mother” boulder you will see a fractured “baby” slab that looks like it makes a rounded tippy seat in front. The box is wedged behind the “mother” boulder on the right and under various smallish slab pieces.
The following clues, notes, and box history are Gwen's originals.
Note: A huge man made fire swept through this once lovely hiking area on July 26, 10. I checked # 1 box location. Fish hook tree is gone along with all traces of box. Box 2 location has not been verified as "in place". Gwen
In Kernville, Ca. from Kernville Rd. and Burlando Rd., drive past Forest Service Office 2 miles to Whiskey Flat trail. Park in turn out at road's end, and take trail closest to the brown Forest Service Sign. Hike down the trail. At 1/8 mile, to your right, you will see a barb wire fence, then beyond that a dirt road and beyond that a white fence. Staying on main trail, soon you will come to steep rocky part. After this section look for a house to your right at 60 deg. There is a wide trail to your left, but stay on narrow right hand trail. Soon you will see Bull Run Creek. From this spot just where you can see the creek, look back on trail from where you came at 180 deg. Walk back towards boulder group 29 paces (a 6 ft male pace), take small trail at 270 deg.for 36 paces. You will see a fish hook shaped dead tree. Continue 24 paces with the fish hook tree at 180 deg. Leave trail and look under fallen log laying on west side of fish hook tree. Move a couple of rocks that are covering the box.
The Last Grizzly
Placed January 28, 2004
Bull Run Trail, Kernville, Ca.
Since the fire of 7/10 this box location is NOT verified.
In the early 1900’s bear hunting in the mountains around the Kern River Valley was the way of life for some folks. Cattle ranchers and sheepherders lost stock to bears and elimination of that predator was the logical solution. Pete Giraud was one of those bear hunters and in 1908 he killed “the last Grizzly” near Olancha Peak, Monache Meadows north east of Kernville about 50 miles...
. A photo of Girarde and the bear can be found in the Kernville Museum. This letterbox is not glorifying or condemning Giraud’s action as he was following local traditions and ethics of his time. The image for this letterbox stamp will hopefully cause us to pause and reflect on the magnificence lost.
Trail notes: strollers and toddlers not recommended. The trail is rocky with some slight inclines. Dogs on leash OK. We have seen a Bobcat on this trail and this is Cougar country. The creek can be heard but clearings provide the occasional views along the way. The hike to the box is not strenuous but will take about 2 hours round trip. No restrooms at trail head. .
Clues: The fire has taken out most landmarks.
On Bull Run Trail walk until you get to the creek and the wood bridge (very cool) turn back along trail and walk back until you can just see the creek. Take the trail heading up creek that generally parallels Bull Run Creek.
If you come to a trail intersection go right.
Soon you will pass through a clearly defined tree tunnel (There is a tree on the right that has branches overhead and down near the ground on the left side of the trail). You will pass through 6 more tree tunnels on the hike that are of varying densities and lengths. About 20 minutes from leaving main trail to Bull Run Creek you will come to a spot where the trail pinches through a Manzanita tree. The tree is multi trunked with smooth reddish brown limbs.
Stop at this trail tree and go back 25 steps along the trail. The creek now will be on your left with a small clearing to the embankment. On your right at 115 degrees and approximately 4 steps you will find the letterbox site. Look for a large “mother” boulder with a flattish side towards you. On a bolder below “mother” boulder you will see a fractured “baby” slab that looks like it makes a rounded tippy seat in front. The box is wedged behind the “mother” boulder on the right and under various smallish slab pieces.
When researching our clues please be aware that when previous searchers list “ATTEMPTED” on the clue sheets it may reflect more on their abilities as finders than indicate whether the box is viable or not. We do monitor our clues and boxes pretty well and appreciate the notes written to us by those that find or attempt our letterboxes.
Please contact placer directly or through the LBNA chat list regarding status rather than unofficial data bases. Up to date status can only be ascertained from placer as other information services will not have current data. Listing information about this letterbox on unauthorized information services is not appreciated by the placer.
Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.
From Kernville Road and Burlando Road, drive north to the end of Burlando Road and park at the Whiskey Flat trailhead.
Box #2 The Last Grizzly
Start your walk along the Whiskey Flat Trail staying on the main trail until you get to the creek and the stone bridge, turn back along trail and walk back until you can just see the creek. Facing the creek ,take the trail heading up creek on the left that generally parallels Bull Run Creek. At the trail intersection, turn right.
About 20 minutes or 0.68 miles from leaving the main trail to Bull Run Creek you will come to a spot in the trail with a burnt Manzanita tree smack in the middle of the trail.
Stop at this trail tree and go back 25 steps along the trail. The creek now will be on your left with a small clearing to the embankment. On your right at 115 degrees and approximately 4 steps off trail you will find the letterbox site. Look for a large “mother” boulder with a flattish side towards you. On a bolder below “mother” boulder you will see a fractured “baby” slab that looks like it makes a rounded tippy seat in front. The box is wedged behind the “mother” boulder on the right and under various smallish slab pieces.
The following clues, notes, and box history are Gwen's originals.
Note: A huge man made fire swept through this once lovely hiking area on July 26, 10. I checked # 1 box location. Fish hook tree is gone along with all traces of box. Box 2 location has not been verified as "in place". Gwen
In Kernville, Ca. from Kernville Rd. and Burlando Rd., drive past Forest Service Office 2 miles to Whiskey Flat trail. Park in turn out at road's end, and take trail closest to the brown Forest Service Sign. Hike down the trail. At 1/8 mile, to your right, you will see a barb wire fence, then beyond that a dirt road and beyond that a white fence. Staying on main trail, soon you will come to steep rocky part. After this section look for a house to your right at 60 deg. There is a wide trail to your left, but stay on narrow right hand trail. Soon you will see Bull Run Creek. From this spot just where you can see the creek, look back on trail from where you came at 180 deg. Walk back towards boulder group 29 paces (a 6 ft male pace), take small trail at 270 deg.for 36 paces. You will see a fish hook shaped dead tree. Continue 24 paces with the fish hook tree at 180 deg. Leave trail and look under fallen log laying on west side of fish hook tree. Move a couple of rocks that are covering the box.
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The Last Grizzly
Placed January 28, 2004
Bull Run Trail, Kernville, Ca.
Since the fire of 7/10 this box location is NOT verified.
In the early 1900’s bear hunting in the mountains around the Kern River Valley was the way of life for some folks. Cattle ranchers and sheepherders lost stock to bears and elimination of that predator was the logical solution. Pete Giraud was one of those bear hunters and in 1908 he killed “the last Grizzly” near Olancha Peak, Monache Meadows north east of Kernville about 50 miles...
. A photo of Girarde and the bear can be found in the Kernville Museum. This letterbox is not glorifying or condemning Giraud’s action as he was following local traditions and ethics of his time. The image for this letterbox stamp will hopefully cause us to pause and reflect on the magnificence lost.
Trail notes: strollers and toddlers not recommended. The trail is rocky with some slight inclines. Dogs on leash OK. We have seen a Bobcat on this trail and this is Cougar country. The creek can be heard but clearings provide the occasional views along the way. The hike to the box is not strenuous but will take about 2 hours round trip. No restrooms at trail head. .
Clues: The fire has taken out most landmarks.
On Bull Run Trail walk until you get to the creek and the wood bridge (very cool) turn back along trail and walk back until you can just see the creek. Take the trail heading up creek that generally parallels Bull Run Creek.
If you come to a trail intersection go right.
Soon you will pass through a clearly defined tree tunnel (There is a tree on the right that has branches overhead and down near the ground on the left side of the trail). You will pass through 6 more tree tunnels on the hike that are of varying densities and lengths. About 20 minutes from leaving main trail to Bull Run Creek you will come to a spot where the trail pinches through a Manzanita tree. The tree is multi trunked with smooth reddish brown limbs.
Stop at this trail tree and go back 25 steps along the trail. The creek now will be on your left with a small clearing to the embankment. On your right at 115 degrees and approximately 4 steps you will find the letterbox site. Look for a large “mother” boulder with a flattish side towards you. On a bolder below “mother” boulder you will see a fractured “baby” slab that looks like it makes a rounded tippy seat in front. The box is wedged behind the “mother” boulder on the right and under various smallish slab pieces.
When researching our clues please be aware that when previous searchers list “ATTEMPTED” on the clue sheets it may reflect more on their abilities as finders than indicate whether the box is viable or not. We do monitor our clues and boxes pretty well and appreciate the notes written to us by those that find or attempt our letterboxes.
Please contact placer directly or through the LBNA chat list regarding status rather than unofficial data bases. Up to date status can only be ascertained from placer as other information services will not have current data. Listing information about this letterbox on unauthorized information services is not appreciated by the placer.
Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.