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The Best Backpacking in Bakersfield

Looking for the best backpacking in Bakersfield? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Bakersfield. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Bakersfield

  • Frazier Park, California

    Mount Pinos via McGill Trail

    4.0
    15.99 mi / 3196 ft gain
    Mount Pinos via McGill Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Frazier Park, California.
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  • Frazier Park, California

    Condor Summit and Vincent Tumamait Trail

    9.45 mi / 2129 ft gain
    Condor Summit and Vincent Tumamait Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Frazier Park, California.
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  • Kernville, California

    Cannell Peak from Sierra Way

    28.76 mi / 7707 ft gain
    Cannell Peak from Sierra Way is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kernville, California.
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  • Kernville, California

    Cannell Meadow Trail

    21.02 mi / 5623 ft gain
    Cannell Meadow Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Kernville, California.
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  • Kern County, California

    PCT: CA Section F - Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass

    83.69 mi / 15377 ft gain
    PCT: CA Section F - Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mojave, California.
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  • Lake Hughes, California

    Hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Horse Trail to Bear Campground

    11.63 mi / 2396 ft gain
    This is part of the Pacific Crest Trail. If you're through-hiking or sectional hiking, you'll have to hit it eventually. Try and avoid it in the late summer or early fall because of heat, and gnats. Find a way to check the bug report, we got marauded by gnats 90% of the way (early October) and ap...
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  • Santa Barbara County, California

    Santa Barbara Canyon to Big Pine Mountain

    41.18 mi / 7694 ft gain
    Santa Barbara Canyon to Big Pine Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New Cuyama, California.
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