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The best road cycling routes in Kern County

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Kern County to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

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1. Round Mountain loop — Bakersfield

54.8km

02:27

530m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Lion's Tail loop — Caliente, California

71.3km

03:47

1,190m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Lake Ming to Lake Isabella — Bakersfield

124km

06:26

1,870m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Willow Springs loop from Rosamond, California

42.9km

01:43

200m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. East Tehachapi loop — Kern County, California

40.7km

01:32

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Walker Pass Climb — Kern County, California

26.2km

01:28

610m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Walker Pass West Climb via Isabella Walker Pass Road — Kern County, California

66.6km

03:06

850m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. California City to Red Rock Canyon State Park loop

74.3km

03:01

400m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Bakersfield to Tehachapi loop — Kern County, California loop

140km

06:28

1,580m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Arvin to Bakersfield loop — Kern County, California

110km

04:08

110m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Kern County

1. Round Mountain loop — Bakersfield

2. Lion's Tail loop — Caliente, California

3. Lake Ming to Lake Isabella — Bakersfield

4. Willow Springs loop from Rosamond, California

5. East Tehachapi loop — Kern County, California

6. Walker Pass Climb — Kern County, California

7. Walker Pass West Climb via Isabella Walker Pass Road — Kern County, California

8. California City to Red Rock Canyon State Park loop

9. Bakersfield to Tehachapi loop — Kern County, California loop

10. Arvin to Bakersfield loop — Kern County, California

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