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2. We recommend the construction of a permanent bridge over 

 the main King's River in the vicinity of Cedar Grove, to replace 

 the one which was carried away by the high water of 1906. 

 We are informed that such a bridge is in the course of con- 

 struction. 



3. The construction of a permanent bridge over the King's 

 River just above the mouth of Bubb's Creek is eminently de- 

 sirable. It is the logical point for the construction of a bridge, 

 and will obviate the necessity of fording Bubb's Creek and will 

 greatly improve the trip to Kearsarge Pass. 



4. It is desirable that a bridge across the main river be 

 placed near where the old bridge formerly crossed, just opposite 

 Kanawyer's cabin. This bridge is necessary in order to make 

 the Grand Sentinel accessible. 



5. A direct trail from the King's River Cafion to Mt. Whitney 

 should be built. The highest mountain in the United States 

 is so attractive that many wish to visit it from this region, and 

 this trail will serve the double purpose of making the Kern 

 Cafion accessible as well. It has been suggested that such a trail 

 should be made up the gully to the east of the Grand Sentinel, and 

 after crossing the high region directly to the south of the King's 

 River Cafion, most of which is open country, the trail should 

 then drop into Cloudy Canon and join the trail leading up to 

 the head-waters of this canon, and, after crossing the divide, 

 drop down the canon of either the Kern-Kaweah or the Big 

 Arroyo (whichever might be found most feasible) and join the 

 present Mt. Whitney trail in the Kern Canon not far from where 

 it ascends the eastern wall. 



6. In order to render the Tehipite Valley accessible, it is recom- 

 mended that prior to the completion of the State road a trail 

 be constructed from the point on the north side of the King's 

 River where the road crosses the river and thence down the 

 north side of the river till it reaches the point of junction of 

 the Middle and South forks, and thence up the south side of 

 the Middle Fork until it reaches the Tehipite Valley. A bridge 

 should be constructed over the Middle Fork in Tehipite Valley. 

 We are informed that the greater portion of this trail is already 

 in existence, and that the portion toward Tehipite only will 

 have to be built. Another bridge should ultimately be placed 

 across the Middle Fork between Tehipite Valley and Simpson's 

 Meadow. 



7. In view of the fact that Mr. Shinn informs us that he has 

 persistent applications for permits to pasture stock in Paradise 

 Valley, we desire to place ourselves on record as unalterably 

 opposed to the granting of any such permits. The time is not 



