Enjoy this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Tehachapi, California. Generally considered a challenging route (WE ARE ONLY 1 MILE TOTAL) This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

What to Bring/Wear:

always bring hiking essentials

https://www.rei.com/dam/Day-Hiking-Checklist-Under-2-Hours

These items should always be on your hiking checklist:

Hiking pack

Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)

Hiking footwear

Plenty of food

Plenty of water

Navigation tools such as a map and compass

First-aid kit

Knife or multi-tool

Recommended:

Wear layers (this is a coast hike dress appropriately)

Sunscreen

Bring a hat (This trial has some shade)

Wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes/boots

Bring Snacks (Also determine what you'll have for breakfast/lunch)

11:00am-12:30pm LUNCH (feel free to do lunch on your own then meet us at the festival)

Bring a sack lunch or snacks and join us in hope that we get to see a train! Use the Tehachapi Loop Scenic view link below for directions Bring lawn chairs and a hat (there is no shade)

Tehachapi Loop

https://www.visitbakersfield.com/directory/tehachapi-loop/

Overview

In the 1870’s the Southern Pacific Railroad Company wanted to connect its Central Valley lines with its Southern California lines. The only way to make this possible was for tracks to be laid east from Bakersfield over the Tehachapi Mountains into the Mojave Desert and back to Los Angeles. The need resulted in one of the greatest engineering feats of its time, the Tehachapi Loop. The loop allows trains to gain the elevation necessary to make it up a portion of the mountains by making the incline more gradual. The loop is roughly 3,800 feet long and covers a 77 foot incline. The passage is traversed daily by an average of 50 freight trains, making it the busiest single-track line in the United States. Regular passenger train service through the loop was halted in the early 1970’s. However periodic track maintenance in other parts of the state requires a passenger train to detour through the loop. The last such passenger trip occurred on June 22, 2008 when two Amtrak passenger trains detoured through the loop due to track maintenance on route to Los Angeles. The occasion brought in railroad buffs from as far away as Chicago, Ill. From Bakersfield: (45 minutes, 40 miles) Take Highway 58 West to Keene. From Keene follow the sign to Tehachapi Loop. It is about three miles from Keene to the loop along a paved road. Off-street parking is available to view trains. Continue on about one mile past the Loop Ranch to get a view overlooking the loop. Note: Freight train schedules are not set, therefore there is no guarantee a train will be passing through the loop at any given time of day.

Tehachapi Railroad Loop https://maps.app.goo.gl/b49z5RDEhaFBfgp57

Tehachapi Loop Scenic view https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBJFUjxRt4T1DYY96

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/CBTLdocbFkk?si=d2LJcbJV12K6dZQC

12:30pm -1:00pm Travel to the Tehachapi Wind Festival

Meadowbrook Park

21750 Westwood Blvd

Tehachapi, CA 93561

https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1454

https://visittehachapi.com/events/35

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=641649065289758&set=gm.1635302430415747&type=3

The Tehachapi Wind Festival is returning for its second year in a row on April 26th. This incredible event brought in families from across Kern County to beautiful Meadowbrook Park last year and the skies were full of colorful kites. Now the event is back with delicious food trucks, bounce houses, recreational fun, a DJ, face painting, crafts and activities, vendors, and of course, kites! This event is a fun way to celebrate Tehachapi’s spring season and Tehachapi’s wind. Wind powers the Tehachapi valley and there isn’t a better way to learn about or celebrate it than with a kite festival. Bring your favorite kite or purchase a new one at the festival. Cerro Coso Community College is Gold Sponsor for this event! Sim Sanitation is the official kite sponsor, providing small kites for children to color and fly for free (limited supply). Valley Strong Federal Credit Union is a Bronze Sponsor! Thank you to the The loop Newspaper for Media Sponsorship! Lil ‘Ntertainment is providing hours of bounce house fun. Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District and the Golden Hills CSD are partnering with the Tehachapi Chamber to make this event happen. It wouldn’t be possible without them and the amazing businesses in Tehachapi. So mark your calendars for April 26th at 1pm and come to Meadowbrook Park for family fun, kite flying, games, music, vendors, food and more. We can’t wait to see you there! This event is free to attend.

Location

Starbucks

420-A Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307, USA

We meet here and travel to the hike together. You can also meet us at the hike

Hosted By

2 Went

Fitness

Wellness