Hiking

At Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Hiking is allowed in all areas open to the public. Wildlife observation and photography are encouraged. Please stay out of closed areas to minimize disturbance to plants and animals. Bicycling is allowed only on designated public access routes. Bikes are not allowed on trails or roads closed to public vehicles or horses. Horseback riding is allowed on signed refuge public access routes open to motor vehicles.

 

Tulare Basin Explorer Trail: (located outside Visitor Center)

Length: 0.48 mi 

Use: Hiker/Pedestrian

Surface: Imported Loose Material

Photo Blind Trail: (located on Auto Tour Route #1)

Length: 0.15 mi 

Use: Hiker/Pedestrian

Surface: Native Material

Marsh Trail: (located on Auto Tour Route #2) 

Length: 0.4 to Marsh Trail Observation Deck 

Use: Hiker/Pedestrian

Surface: Imported Loose Material

Covey Trail:

Length: 0.91 mi

Use: Hiker/Pedestrian

Surface: Imported Loose Material

 

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Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex Activities