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Hiking Tehachapi Mountain Trail In California
Tehachapi Mountain Trail is one of the best hikes to do in the Central California region. It’s easily accessible from Tehachapi city and within a short drive, you can experience hiking in remote mountains that overlook the valley below them. This trail is also located just an hour’s drive from Bakersfield so many people travel here from Bakersfield and the nearby towns to enjoy cooler weather and outdoor recreation activities, especially in the summer. As Bakersfield locals, we’re always in search of new hikes in the area, and this one just jumped to the top of our list! The Tehachapi Mountain Trail is 5 miles long and gains nearly 2000…
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Hiking Isabella Peak – Coso Mine Loop Trail In California
Lake Isabella is a beautiful lake just an hour east of Bakersfield. It is well known for outdoor recreational activities that revolve around water sports, fishing, camping, and hiking. As Bakersfield locals, we make frequent trips out to Lake Isabella in search of the best hiking trails and things to do. As we’ve knocked off some of the more popular items from our Lake Isabella bucket list, we’ve been digging deeper into our research and finding hidden trails that are less crowded and not as popular. The Isabella Peak – Coso Mine Loop Trail is one of these hikes. The Isabella Peak Trail leads to a stunning 360 viewpoint of…
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10 Of The Best Hikes Near Bakersfield, California
I’ve always loved being outdoors so when I first moved to Bakersfield, I thought “Now what?”. At first glance, it didn’t seem like the type of place that is known for hiking and recreational activities. But the more time I spend living here, the more trails and outdoor destinations I keep discovering near the city or within a quick drive. With a variety of locations from serene nature preserves and beautiful cliffside walks to remote mountain trails, there is an adventure and a hike for everyone. So whether you’ve lived in Bakersfield for a while, or just moved here and are looking for outdoorsy things to do, here are 10…
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Hiking San Emigdio Canyon Trail At Wind Wolves Preserve
When you think of Central Valley, you might not think of endless rolling hills, oak woodlands, pine forests, and remote hiking trails full of wildlife. Wind Wolves is a beautiful nature preserve located less than an hour’s drive from Bakersfield that offers all of this and more. Tucked away in between farms at the foothills of the San Emigdio Mountains, Wind Wolves Preserve is one of the best-hidden gems of the Central Valley. Here you can find a ton of great hiking trails to choose from, enjoy stunning pristine landscapes, observe wild animals and spend the night under the stars at the park’s campground – all free and easily accessible…
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Hiking Elfin Forest Trail In Los Osos, California
Elfin Forest is a stunning nature preserve in Los Osos, California that offers incredible opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife watching. Located next to the Morro Bay Estuary, Elfin Forest Natural Area consists of 90 acres of wilderness and hiking trails. Los Osos Elfin Forest is a wonderful place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon walk, breathe in the fresh ocean air, and take in panoramic views of the bay. It offers plenty of nature to explore including hundreds of different plant species and various animals. A designated 1-mile-long trail loops through the Elfin Forest and stops at two scenic viewpoints along the way. In this post, we’ll cover details on…
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Cayucos Hiking Trails: Cass Hill
Cass Hill trail is a local hike in the small town of Cayucos along the Central Coast in California. Cass Hill trail is not very popular but it is a beautiful hike especially if you’re looking for a coastal trail that’s not very crowded. In this post, we cover where Cayucos Cass Hill trail is located, where to park, hike difficulty, and what to expect. About Cass Hill I came across Cass Hill trail after searching for dog-friendly coastal hikes to do on the AllTrails hiking app. Even on this app Cass Hill trail only had a handful of reviews so we drove out to Cayucos knowing that it would…
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Hiking Toro Canyon Park In Santa Barbara
Toro Canyon Park is a beautiful park in the foothills of Santa Barbara that covers 74 acres of lush landscape. Located between the small towns of Carpinteria and Summerland, this park offers a couple of secluded wilderness trails that are short in distance and are rarely crowded. If you’re planning to visit Toro Canyon Park, in this post we cover a couple of the best Toro Canyon Park trails to day-hike. About Toro Canyon Park Toro Canyon Park is located near the coast and has two main trails for hiking. The most popular trail is called Toro Canyon Park Trail and it passes by a charming gazebo perched on top…
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Carpinteria Bluffs Trail & Tar Pits Park
Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park are beautiful beachside green spaces that are located in the small town of Carpinteria along the Central Coast. There is an easy 2 mile-long out and back trail that leads between these two parks and connects them so you can easily visit and hike Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Tar Pits Park on the same day. Location & Parking To hike the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, you can either start at Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve or on the other end at Tar Pits Park. I suggest parking at the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve because it’s free. There is a designated dirt parking lot…
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Hiking Fiscalini Ranch Preserve In Cambria
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is one of my favorite hiking places along the central California coast. It’s easily accessible from Cambria and within minutes you can experience a variety of terrain from serene forest paths to jaw-dropping coastal trails. Picturesque scenery, charming boardwalks, rugged ocean views, and diverse eco-systems make the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve a great place to enjoy nature and observe wildlife. Visitors can often spot whales, seals, otters, and a variety of birds from one of the trails that travel next to the ocean bluffs. With 17 hiking trails to choose from, there is plenty to explore at the beautiful Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Location & Parking Fiscalini Ranch Preserve…
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Mt Pinos Hike In Los Padres National Forest
Mount Pinos is a beautiful mountain range in Los Padres National Forest that’s known for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and 4×4 off-roading. Located halfway between Bakersfield and Los Angeles, Mount Pinos is a great place to come enjoy star gazing in the summer and snow activities in the winter. With expansive mountain views, fresh air, miles of hiking trails, and lush pine forests, Mt Pinos is one of the best hiking regions for those in search of nature that’s relatively close to major Southern California cities. The most popular trail here is the 3.5-mile-long Mt Pinos hike that leads to scenic viewpoints of Central Valley and Los Angeles in both…
