9.4 mi
Distance
2,897 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 53m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Kern Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail in Kern County, California. It is 9.4 miles long and gains 2,897 feet. The nearest town is Bodfish, California, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 636 ft |
| High point | 4.3 mi | 937 ft |
| End | 9.4 mi | 636 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Bodfish, CA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Kern County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Bakersfield, CA
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Sandy Flat
5.5 mi awayBodfish, CA
Check official pricing32 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Major Issues
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