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Information on Shirley Meadows:

Shirley Meadows Ski Resort is located in the Sequoia National Forest, in the Greenhorn Mountains. This day area caters to the beginner and intermediate skier.

There is a warming hut with a snack bar, restrooms, ski and snowboard rentals.

Shirley Meadows is located approximately 50 miles east of Bakersfield, Calif.

Shirley Meadows Lift closing and opening times:

Fri - Sun: 9am - 4pm

Half Day: 12:30pm

Open all Holidays

Length of Season: Dec-06 to Mar-07

Types and number of lifts: 2 Double Chairs

Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 8
Breakdown of difficulty: Easiest : 30%;More Difficult : 40%;Most Difficult : 30%

Elevation at base 6700 feet and elevation at summit is 7100 feet.

Skiing Options at Shirley Meadows:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: no

Equipment Rentals: skis , snowboards

Getting to Shirley Meadows:

From Los Angeles:

Take State Route 14 north from Los Angeles to Highway 178. Head west on Highway 178 to Shirley Meadows

Alternate route to Shirley Meadows:

From San Diego:

Take Interstate 15 north to U.S. Highway 395. Head north on U.S. 395 to Highway 178. Take 178 west to Shirley Meadows


Contact Information:
760 376-4186
760 376-4186

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