The best gravel rides in Kern County
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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Kern County. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Kern County.
Last updated: June 25, 2026
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76.8km
05:33
1,260m
1,260m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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125km
08:31
1,860m
1,860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
130km
08:19
1,450m
1,450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25.8km
01:40
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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This well maintained park is set on the cliffs above the Kern River. There are plenty of trails, benches, and open spaces. You can also find water fountains if you need to refill your bottles.
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The Kern River begins with snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada mountains and flows through Bakersfield to Kern Canyon. It was panned during the gold rush and stretches 165 miles across California.
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The Kern River Parkway runs for miles through Bakersfield, crossing a number of varied habitats. The trail passes along nature preserves, city parks, and developed areas, each offering their own unique elements to the trail.
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This 32-acre park is home to an amphitheater, two ponds, trails, fountains, picnic areas, BBQs, and more. It's a great spot to bring the family whether you stay for the day or are just passing through.
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The Round Mountain Oil Field may be a blight on the landscape for some, but it doesn't totally ruin the views. As the road winds through the area you'll have some wonderful views across the valley with no oil industry equipment in sight.
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Bakersfield's Fox Theater has been in operation since 1930. Originally built to screen films it is now a multi-use venue that plays hosts to all kinds of events and concerts. If you're spending a night or two in town check the calendar on their webpage and go to a show.
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Lake Ming, situated in Bakersfield, California, is a man-made recreational lake catering to motorboats and waterskiers. While sailboats have specific access times, fishing enthusiasts can enjoy large-mouth bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp, and stocked rainbow trout, with the Department of Fish and Game replenishing the lake with rainbow trout in winter.
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Lake Ming, situated in Bakersfield, California, is a man-made recreational lake catering to motorboats and water-skiers. While sailboats have specific access times, fishing enthusiasts can enjoy Large-mouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, and stocked Rainbow Trout, with the Department of Fish and Game replenishing the lake with rainbow trout in winter.
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