Ridgecrest Hiking
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Parks and Preserves in and Near Ridgecrest
We do not yet have a list of parks in and near this city.
Parks near Ridgecrest
Hiking Groups Nearby
There are no current groups in and near Ridgecrest
Upcoming Hikes Nearby
There are no upcoming hikes scheduled in and near Ridgecrest
Trailheads in and Near Ridgecrest
Trailhead Name: Road Ends - Cedar Grove - Kings Canyon NP
Distance: 95.67 km
Trailhead Description: There is no fee at the trailhead, but you need to pay National Park Entrance fee. For day hike use day-use parking lots (there are few). Bears are active day and night, so don't leave food of items with strong smell (like Sunscreen or toothpaste in the car. Bear boxes are available at the trailhead.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Zumwalt meadow trailhead - Kings Canyon NP
Distance: 96.02 km
Trailhead Description: Large parking Lot. No fee at the trailhead, but you need to pay national Park entrance fee.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Don Cecil Trailhead - Kings canyon NP
Distance: 98.18 km
Trailhead Description: Trailhead is across campgrounds, between Sentinel and Canyoon View campgrounds. Parking across the trailhead. No fee for parking here, but you need to pay National Park entrance fee.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: South Fork
Distance: 110.85 km
Trailhead Description: South Fork Trailhead to summit San Gorgonio Mountain in San Bernardino Mountains
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Vivian Creek Trail Head
Distance: 115.38 km
Trailhead Description: Vivian Creek Trail Head
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: White Mountain trailhead
Distance: 137.39 km
Trailhead Description: Trailhead to climb White Mountain Peak (14,242 feet; 3rd highest in California. Directions: From Big Pine, take hwy 168 east, turn onto White Mountain road (paved up to Sherman grove, dirt afterwards). Park at closed gate.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Iron Mountain
Distance: 187 km
Trailhead Description: The trailhead is located at the intersection of Poway Rd (HWY S4) and 67. The trail begins after crossing the foot bridge next to the restrooms. The hike to the top of the mountain is about 6.5 miles round trip (out and back). The trail is well maintained, but moderately strenuous unless you are in good shape. About 1000 feet elevation gain. The trail has almost no shade at all, so advised in summer months, it gets HOT. There is a guest book at the summit, as well as a couple benches to have your lunch or just take a rest. No water available.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Hiking Routes Near Ridgecrest
We currently do not have any record of good routes in and around this city.
Past Hikes In The Area (By Date)
Median Flat Trail in Utah | Distance: 146.2 km
Description: VP hikers,
We are hiking the Median Flat Trail, located in the Stansburys on Sunday. The weather should be sunny and a high of 72 degrees. Plan on a longer day with the drivetime. Read about this trail from this link: http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/Outdoors/hikes.csp?hike=315
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE: The Tribune has ask me if I\'m interested in writing \"Hike of the Week\" on a freelance basis. I haven\'t decided if I\'ll do that or not. Will let you know if I decide to do that for them.
DOGS: Are allowed, but you will need to drive you and your hairy friend to the trailhead. There is no water on this trail for your dog.
WEATHER ISSUES: Should be a great Spring day.
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: This is a pretty easy trail as it goes up and down.
ROUND TRIP MILES: About 5 miles
LUNCH WITH A VIEW: Don\'t forget to bring a lunch, sunscreen and water.
MEETING and LEAVING AT 9 A.M. (come 15 minutes early to ....
Saturday Afternoon fun hike | Distance: 131 km
Description: lets have some fun post lunch and explore the hot creek geothermal area and canyon. could possibly hike from the first driveway to the closed off hot springs area and back. Hike into canyon can be challenging! Better suited for kids 7+
White Mountain Peak Climb | Distance: 137.4 km
Description: High Altitude. Easy to follow jeep road.
Kings Canyon NP - Mist Falls | Distance: 95.7 km
Description: Very popular trail. Great moderate hike. Raging river in early summer. Some great views. Proximity to river helps to keep you cool in usually hot and dry summer.
Kings Canyon NP - Zumwalt Meadow | Distance: 96 km
Description: Follow the nature trail around Zumwalt meadow.
Kings Canyon NP - Don Cecil trail to Lookout Peak | Distance: 98.2 km
Description: Strenuous climb on the north-facing side of the Kings Canyon
We currently do not have any past hikes in and around this city.
Hiking Around Ridgecrest By Terrain Type
Hikers in the Area
There are 33 hikers in the surrounding area