Kern River Canyon
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The Kern River Canyon is a canyon in Kern County, California. It is located in the Southern Sierra Nevada.
| Kern River Canyon | |
|---|---|
 Kern River Canyon from SR 178, near the canyon floor. Kern River is visible on the left. | |
| Floor elevation | 800 to 2,400 feet (240 to 730 m) |
| Length | 20 miles (32 km) East/West |
| Width | 1 mile (1.6 km) at top |
| Depth | 1,500 to 2,000 feet (460 to 610 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kern County, California |
| Coordinates | 35°41′45″N 118°40′4″W |
| Traversed by | State Route 178 |
The canyon was formed by the Kern River and connects the Kern River Valley and southern San Joaquin Valley.[1] California State Route 178 (Kern Canyon Road) follows the canyon, from east of Bakersfield up to the Lake Isabella area.
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