컨 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Walker Pass marks a subtle transition from the arid, rugged terrain of the Mojave Desert to the varied landscape of the Sierra. This is a crucial point for PCT hikers needing to resupply, as Isabella Lake is 36 miles away and offers a campground, grocery store, and fuel. Additionally, there is a bus stop at Walker Pass where Line 227 stops three times a day.

This urban park is well-maintained, with several walking trails, benches, drinking fountains, and plenty of green space. It's a great place to picnic, hike, or trek down the hill to enjoy the Kern River. There are spectacular views of the city, mountains, and oilfields, especially on a clear day.

This beautiful preserve is a 30-square-mile, almost endless sea of grasslands on the San Joaquin Valley floor. It is home to one of the largest stands of the endangered Bakersfield cactus and protects endangered wildlife, including the San Joaquin kit fox and blunt-nosed leopard lizard. The Coast and Transverse Ranges and the Sierra Nevada, western Mojave Desert, and San Joaquin Valley converge here, making it the largest nature preserve on the West Coast. It's an ecological and geographical wonderland, providing endless opportunities to enjoy exploring this spectacular area.

This is the first overlook along the trail with direct views of the water. There is a nice bench here, perfect for a break to take in the scenery.

Coso Mine is an old Lake Isabella mine, dating back to the gold rush era, and now serves as a human-made habitat for bats. There is a small opening into a tunnel with metal bars, which is the entrance point for the mine. The bars have been specifically constructed to dissuade humans from entering the area, which is now home to the local bats, a crucial component of the ecosystem.

Walker Pass is a junction between California Highway 178 and the Pacific Crest Trail. The Walker Pass Campground is just to the west of the pass and is a good option for those who are touring and looking for a good overnight spot.

Walker Pass is a junction between California Highway 178 and the Pacific Crest Trail. The Walker Pass Campground is just to the west of the pass and is a good option for those who are touring and looking for a good overnight spot.

Lake Ming, situated in Bakersfield, California, is a man-made recreational lake catering to motorboats and waterskiers. While sailboats have specific access times, fishing enthusiasts can enjoy large-mouth bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp, and stocked rainbow trout, with the Department of Fish and Game replenishing the lake with rainbow trout in winter.