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The Best Hiking in South Lake

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

Top hiking spots in and near South Lake

  • Lake Isabella, California

    Isabella Lake

    1.06 mi / 43 ft gain
    Isabella Lake is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Lake Isabella, 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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  • 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

    Hike up Powers Peak in Kernville

    10 mi / 3200 ft gain
    High Level Details: ~10 Miles Round Trip~3,200 feet total elevation gain for tripTrailhead elevation: 2,811 feetHighest Point on the trail: Powers Peak, 5,778 feetEstimated Time to complete: 4-5 hoursNo water source along the way, so bring plenty of water Dog friendly? Yes! We love bringing Linco...
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  • Kernville, California

    Whiskey Flat Trail

    11.94 mi / 1316 ft gain
    Whiskey Flat Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Kernville, California.
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  • Kernville, California

    Bull Run Creek Trail

    1.65 mi / 75 ft gain
    Bull Run Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Kernville, California.
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  • Kern County, California

    Remington Hot Springs

    2.0
    0.27 mi / 36 ft gain
    ...One thing about hot springs is that no matter where it may be, they always bring an attraction of people. I can honestly say I don't think I've ever been to a hot spring that didn't gather more then 20+ people in a single sitting. I mean, in all seriousness aside, what's not to like about a ba...
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  • Kern County, California

    Remington Ridge Trail

    11.45 mi / 3927 ft gain
    To get to the trailhead, take Highway 178 and turn onto Borel Road, then turn onto Kern Canyon Road and follow the road. It might be easiest to put the Hot Springs into Google Maps and use that to navigate you to the parking lot. Park in the lot and walk across the road, where you'll see a sign l...
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  • Wofford Heights, California

    Unal Trail

    3.25 mi / 846 ft gain
    Unal Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Wofford Heights, California.
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  • Onyx, California

    Bird Spring Pass to Skinner Peak

    8.53 mi / 2270 ft gain
    Bird Spring Pass to Skinner Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Weldon, California.
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  • Bakersfield, California

    Kern River Trail

    5.93 mi / 1522 ft gain
    Kern River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bodfish, California.
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  • Bakersfield, California

    Kern Canyon Trail

    9.76 mi / 3320 ft gain
    Kern Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Caliente, California.
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  • Bakersfield, California

    Hike the Mill Creek Trail to Breckenridge Road

    7.5 mi / 3000 ft gain
    Starting at about 2000 elevation this hike is very gentle and nice for the first 2 miles. On the third mile it is a steep climb with short lengths of level ground the rest of the way. The junction at Breckenridge Road is at about 5500 elevation. If you hit the trail in the winter, there are some ...
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  • Posey, California

    Sunday Peak Trail

    1.64 mi / 1060 ft gain
    This short and easy summit is located just outside of Kernville, California. To get there, follow Highway 178 towards Kernville and turn left on Highway 155 towards Wofford Heights. After a long, steep incline you’ll reach the top of Greenhorn Summit, marked by large parking areas on either side....
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  • Inyokern, California

    Long Valley Trail

    4.77 mi / 627 ft gain
    Long Valley Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Inyokern, California.
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  • Kern County, California

    Walker Pass Campground Trail

    1.84 mi / 240 ft gain
    Walker Pass Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Onyx, California.
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