
Upper Sycamore Canyon Loop – Gentler Hike.
We are starting at 9:00 (it will be cooler and there are lots of trees) and start at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot. We go down to paved road […]

We are starting at 9:00 (it will be cooler and there are lots of trees) and start at the Rancho Sierra Vista parking lot. We go down to paved road […]

4 mi, 500' gain, beginner Easier option: 1.5 mi, 125' gain, beginner. This is a beginner hike on the beautiful Limekiln trail. This hike is a slight lollipop, (the shape […]

ONE OF THE BETTER RIDES I'VE DONE This is an opportunity to take on East Camino Cielo Road to enjoy the stunning views overlooking Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean […]

Details June 21st-22nd, 2025 - San Jacinto Wilderness one night backpack to Hidden Lake and Tahquitz peak. 16 miles total and 4,700' gain over both days. The camp will be […]

Nice and easy hike, if you are thinking about hiking and want to try something easy this is the hike for you! We will hike out to the waterfall area […]


This hike will be about 5.4 miles total with 820 ft. of elevation gain. We are starting at the parking lot at the Wahoo's parking lot. We will take Live […]

The hike we will be doing will be around 5 miles long with 875 ft. of elevation gain. This will be a loop starting at the parking lot of Nix […]

Please look at all of the specifics at this main posting with Kern Valley Hiking. Join me at Bear 🐻 Valley Springs, Tehachapi. Hike & Food Together Afterwards https://meetu.ps/e/P47Qx/C3jP/i I […]
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