The best running trails in Kern County
58
runners
16
runs
Last updated: October 2, 2025
1. Tumamait Trail loop — Chumash Wilderness
11.6km
01:29
390m
390m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
2. Mushroom Meadow – Luna Lake loop from Bakersfield
13.1km
01:22
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
3. Running loop from Tehachapi
5.17km
00:32
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
4. Running loop from Ridgecrest
5.22km
00:32
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
5. Running loop from Bakersfield
5.34km
00:33
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
6. Running loop from El Rita
12.6km
01:21
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
7. Running loop from Lamont
5.67km
00:35
0m
0m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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