Things to Do around Taft

Taft offers opportunities for Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes, including rolling grasslands and rugged mountain terrain, providing varied settings for these sports.

The Wind Wolves Preserve, located about an hour's drive southwest of Taft, offers over 28 miles (45 km) of hiking trails. Notable paths include the San Emigdio Canyon Trail and the Tule Elk Trail. For more options, explore the Hiking around Taft guide.

Taft provides access to several cycling routes. The Kern River Parkway Trail spans 30.3 miles (48.8 km) with an asphalt surface, and the Taft Rails to Trails offers a 1.4-mile (2.3 km) pathway. For more details, refer to the Cycling around Taft guide.

Road cyclists can utilize paved routes such as the Kern River Parkway Trail, which extends for 30.3 miles (48.8 km). The Road Cycling Routes around Taft guide provides further information on routes suitable for road cycling.

Many of the hiking and cycling trails in the Taft region are also suitable for jogging. The paved Kern River Parkway Trail is well-suited for runners. Specific jogging routes can be found in the Running Trails around Taft guide.

The region around Taft is characterized by rolling grasslands, oak-studded hills, and rugged mountain terrain, particularly within the 93,000-acre Wind Wolves Preserve. This preserve is a diverse ecosystem where several major California geographical features converge.

The Wind Wolves Preserve is a 93,000-acre nature reserve near Taft, featuring rolling grasslands, oak-studded hills, and seasonal wetlands. It is home to diverse wildlife, including one of California's largest populations of tule elk, and offers over 28 miles (45 km) of trails.

The Wind Wolves Preserve is particularly notable for its wildflower displays during the spring, typically from February to April. During this period, wildflowers like California poppies, lupines, and fiddlenecks cover the hillsides.

Taft is a popular destination for outdoor activities, with more than 1,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 3.96 out of 5 stars.

Komoot offers several guides for the Taft region, including Cycling around Taft, Hiking around Taft, Easy hikes around Taft, Road Cycling Routes around Taft, and Running Trails around Taft.

The official website for the City of Taft, California, is www.cityoftaft.org. For general inquiries, the Taft Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (661) 765-2165.

The Taft Rails to Trails offers a shorter 1.4-mile (2.3 km) pathway suitable for local rides and beginners. The Easy hikes around Taft guide also provides options for less strenuous outdoor activities.