The Best Hiking in Bakersfield

Bakersfield Bluffs is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bakersfield, California.

Hart Park Big Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bakersfield, California.

Hart Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Bakersfield, California.

Kern River Parkway Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Tupman, California.

Spend a few nights under the stars in a unique piece of outdoor history. The Oak Flat Lookout, constructed in 1934, was once staffed by rangers providing critical wild life management services on watch for wildfires in the surrounding Sequoia National Forest through the 1980s. The Oak Flat lookou...

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 ...

Kern Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Caliente, California.

Kern River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bodfish, California.

This area is a family friendly hiking area for beginners. The farthest place to hike on the map is call Reflection Pond and is about a 7 mile hike out and back. The main trail called San Emigdio Trail runs right next to a stream the whole time. It is a really nice area for a day hike to find some...

Tule Elk Trail to El Camino Viejo Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Bakersfield, California.

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...

...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...

Unal Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Wofford Heights, California.

Eagle Pass Ridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Frazier Park, California.

Isabella Lake is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Lake Isabella, California.

Mount Pinos via McGill Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Frazier Park, California.