Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve

Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve

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Wind Wolves Preserve

Wind Wolves Preserve

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River Walk

River Walk

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The Park at River Walk

The Park at River Walk

Park with an amphitheater on the water. 32-acre park with an amphitheater surrounded by water featuring various live music performances.

Wilderness Park

Wilderness Park

Small community park & playground. Compact neighborhood park featuring a playground, shaded walking paths & green space.

Kern River Parkway

Kern River Parkway

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Riverlakes Ranch Park

Riverlakes Ranch Park

Play areas, a gym & a community center. 8-acre park with a community center & a gymnasium, a playground, grassy areas & picnic facilities.

Central Park at Mill Creek

Central Park at Mill Creek

Linear park with waterside paths. Popular park & photography area running along both sides of a canal with a covered bridge.

Panorama Vista Preserve

Panorama Vista Preserve

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Panorama Park

Panorama Park

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View of Bakersfield

View of Bakersfield

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Hart Park Trails

Hart Park Trails

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Hart Memorial Park

Hart Memorial Park

Scenic spot for swimming, fishing & more. Picturesque park offering swimming, fishing, picnic facilities, hiking & equestrian trails.

Kern River Parkway Nature Center- Peacock House

Kern River Parkway Nature Center- Peacock House

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Kern River County Park

Kern River County Park

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Okihi

Okihi

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Kern National Wildlife Refuge

Kern National Wildlife Refuge

Car tour through prime waterfowl habitat. Home to migratory waterfowl, the refuge offers a 6-mile auto route through wetlands open year-round.

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail

Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail

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Comanche Narrative Trail

Comanche Narrative Trail

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Falls San Ysidro

Falls San Ysidro

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High Country Park

High Country Park

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Tangerine Falls

Tangerine Falls

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Rattlesnake Canyon Park

Rattlesnake Canyon Park

Wilderness area with hiking-only trails. Miles of wooded canyon trails for hikers only (bikes prohibited) with creek access & scenic views.

Ventura River Preserve - Oso Trailhead

Ventura River Preserve - Oso Trailhead

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Seven Falls

Seven Falls

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Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point

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Ventura River Preserve - Riverview Trailhead

Ventura River Preserve - Riverview Trailhead

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Inspiration Point Trailhead

Inspiration Point Trailhead

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Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

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Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

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Jesusita Trailhead

Jesusita Trailhead

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Lizards Mouth Rock

Lizards Mouth Rock

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San Marcos Foothills Preserve

San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Hilly nature preserve with trails. This 200-acre nature preserve features walking trails through hills, meadows & canyons.

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