Kern County, Nevada
232 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 20 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Kern County, Nevada
Kern County is home to 232 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 20 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Kern County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Kern County
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Sample Trails in Kern County
Hiking guides for Nevada
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Kern County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Nevada, Ranked
Nevada's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleNevada's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Nevada trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Nevada
Ten gentle, well-marked Nevada trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Nevada
Nevada's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Nevada
Federal parks and recreation areas in Nevada ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Nevada: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Nevada's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.