Nightmare Gulch
0.5 mi
Distance
10m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Nightmare Gulch is a point-to-point trail in Red Rock Canyon State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Kern County, California. It is 0.5 miles long. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes. The nearest town is California City, California, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 814 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 796 ft |
Trail Details
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- California City, CA · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Kern County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Red Rock Canyon State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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In this park
Other trails in Red Rock Canyon State Park
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Red Rock Canyon State Park
2.4 mi awayRed Rock Canyon State Park
Cantil, CA
Reservable
Jawbone Canyon Dispersed Camping
7 mi awayEastern Kern County, Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area
Mojave, CA
Dispersed
Jawbone Canyon OHV Area
7.6 mi awayEastern Kern County, Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area
BLM
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