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Kern County

Red Cliffs Trail – Red Cliffs Natural Preserve loop from Red Rock Canyon State Park Visitor Center

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Red Cliffs Trail – Red Cliffs Natural Preserve loop from Red Rock Canyon State Park Visitor Center

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Red Cliffs Trail – Red Cliffs Natural Preserve loop from Red Rock Canyon State Park Visitor Center

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6.54km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Red Rock Canyon State Park

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Start point

Parking

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607 m

Red Cliffs Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Red Cliffs Trail is a short hike and perfect, if you just want to go for a stroll and enjoy the beauty of the Red Rock Canyon State Park in a nutshell.

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2.50 km

Nightmare Gulch

Highlight • Gorge

The Nightmare Gulch has fewer red rock formations to offer than the southern part of the Red Rock Canyon State Park. However, the pilars and shapes are equally stunning. If …

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3

6.24 km

Red Cliffs Natural Preserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located along Highway 395, the Red Cliffs Natural Preserve with its impressive Red Rock Columns is worth a stopp. You can admire the rock formations that were carved by erosion …

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6.54 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

1.33 km

323 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

323 m

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