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    1. Cross Valley Canal — Bakersfield

    17.1km

    04:18

    10m

    10m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 12, 2025

    The Kern River begins with snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada mountains and flows through Bakersfield to Kern Canyon. It was panned during the gold rush and stretches 165 miles across California.

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      Elevation 110 m

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      Location: Bakersfield, Kern County, California, United States

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