Kern County, California
Looking for the best hiking in Kern County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Kern County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Kern County
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Kern County, California
Walker Pass Campground Trail
1.84 mi / 240 ft gainWalker Pass Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Onyx, California.Read more -
Agua Dulce, California
Vasquez Rocks
5.02.42 mi / 367 ft gainThis is a Natural Park Area located in Santa Clarita, within the Sierra Pelona Mountains. It features amazing diagonal rock formations, created because of the force between two tectonic plates pushing against each other. This place is a photographer's paradise, and every spot in this 900+ acre l...Read more -
Santa Clarita, California
Hike the PCT and Foot Trail Loop through Vasquez Rocks
5.05.5 mi / 287 ft gainThe Pacific Crest Trail and foot trail hike is a 5-mile loop with a quick PCT branch-off that leads under the 14 freeway through a long, well-maintained (but very dark) tunnel. Pull into the well-marked parking lot and stop in the visitor center to take a look at the topographical park model and...Read more
