The Needles (Sequoia National Park)
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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.
 Margee Kelly has served as a Fire Lookout Ranger at The Needles for 20+ years. |
 The Needles Lookout |
 View NE over the Golden Trout Wilderness Area. Mt. Whitney is visible in the distance. |
 Mt. Whitney from The Needles Lookout |
 View SE from The Needles Lookout |
 View S towards the Kern Canyon from The Needles Lookout |
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
