The Most Scenic Bike Trail in California!

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[@synack42]

Just needed to say it's awesome seeing Laura kick some cancer butt and both of you out and riding together again these past few videos. I'm happy for you guys.

[@kathardt-holoch4361]

Pure California scenery. So many folks don't know the real California--although honestly, California has so many types of bio regions.

[@WheelsonaBike]

Seeing Laura so excited about this trail was absolutely priceless. Also - beautiful scenery. 👌

[@p.g.torrez673]

I lived in Bakersfield about 10 yrs ago, I first visited Wind Wolves Preserve with my children's grade school classes on fieldtrips. Later, my 15-yr-old son and I would bring our mt bikes to this trail on a Saturday and pedal up. It was always a blast coming back, which is practically all downhill, we would catch some adventurous speeds back to the trailhead. I don't recall ever seeing any other bicyclists when we were out there, a couple times we saw high school runners getting in some trail work. The history of the trail is pretty cool, before California was stolen from Mexico! Glad you folks visited this trail, looks like lots of smiles and such.

[@tty04]

The floating camera footage is putting production to a new level

[@GreenJeepAdventures]

Oh my gosh...you are in my backyard. I live in Bakersfield, and Wind Wolves is everyone's easy jaunt for when we need to get out of the city. Its often the destination for overnight touring, as its only a 35 mile ride and has decent camping amenities. To get you birding fix, try to visit the western Kern River Bike Trail during a wet year. The area is used as a water recharge area, so you get tons of ducks and various other birds. The Tule Elk reserve is near to the western end as well. About 20 miles north along the I-5 is the Kern National Wildlife Refuge. That is a birding mecca and lots of dirt roads.

[@Jaxxv01]

Can you bike through Kern NWR?

[@jeffandersen6233]

Great example of where a bike can take you both physically and emotionally. Great to see you both riding and having fun. Wonderful landscapes, skies and music. Great video. I'll be watching it a few more times.

[@LouisZ]

I camp here all the time and ride. It's a hidden gem.

[@kuhnology8803]

Biked to trail and up and back from Bakersfield...epic views, recommended in cool months.

[@sagehiker]

If there are Emmy's for KZbin, I will nominate those skies. Your cameras really made a capture there. Wildlife tip, especially in grasslands, is lay the bike down, and just sit. Sometimes it takes 15-20 minutes, the landscape does come back alive so often. I am putting together a local ride for spring migration, and we are doing just that, like a point count. Then going back and ride during breeding season. The dirt rural road is low traffic and crosses grasslands and wetlands. Vey similar topography to your ride today but with more water.

[@abstraddic0442]

Loved you video. Its truly beautiful. I definitely sub'd Wonderful job. 💯👍

[@lauragraning4234]

Stunning!

[@joeumbrell8774]

The music towards the second half of the video is epic and sounded like something out of a western.

[@TuroVJ]

Go now during the early spring when we have a massive wild flower bloom!! Don’t go during the summer because the trail and fields are dry as hell!!!

[@greggr1591]

This one definitely shows that length or difficulty does not necessarily equate to an epic ride. Party pace is the *only* way to do this one. Thanks PLP!

[@joshuas.8239]

My guy said “at least these cows don’t have horns” haha

[@ScottandJodi]

Nice path. Keep in mind time of year is critical. Gets insanely hot in the summer, and smog can sometimes be an issue. As in this vid, green-time is best, late winter/early spring.

[@garyives1218]

4:28 !!! camp and bike to hikes......perfect

[@juliapoelstra3624]

As pretty as the ride, Laura's smile! Loved how happy you were, Laura.

[@anthonyjanney6022]

You all have a safe trip which I know you did thank you.

[@danim4884]

"bearing binos" love it.

[@pingpongballz5998]

I live in Bakersfield so I've ridden this so many times. Never gets old.

[@madisondeans5566]

California here I come,Woo-hoo!!👌🙌🚴‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️

[@VietCong-ln1jf]

Nice scenery, looks a little like Scottland. You are such a nice cycling duo to watch! My best wishes for Laura's health! Guys, how can you stand wearing those caps under the helmet? Don't you feel your hair/scalp "suffocating" ? I tried it once under winter rain, but took it off after a while! If you do it for the visor, you can make a DIY one yourselves, and attach it with zip ties onto the helmet. Find the videos on YT. Have a nice time and....happy 2024!

[@climateanxiety2825]

Funny, when I was in Scotland, I thought it look a lot like Southern California.

[@RuezgaDaniel]

Glad to see you guys enjoying this trail as I am from Bakersfield and love riding it. The feeling you get when standing quietly at the end of the trail is unreal. I actually hiked a little ways passed the end of the bike accessible trail and noticed it would be way too rough to ride through anyway, so you guy's don't have to regret not going further. Take care!

[@cccorlew]

Great light! Your video looked amazing on my large monitor. And how visually satisfying to have wide open sky with no power poles and mostly no fences. Thanks!

[@xbmarx]

Happy to see you guys riding these awesome trails

[@silver02wrx]

That looks incredible!!!

[@megazilch]

I live here 😁 y'all came when it wasn't scorching hot.

[@billmaidment5623]

Stunning landscape. Thanks for taking us there.

[@orci77]

I like the off season. Just Laura and Russ on some rides. No testing of whatsoever. Good to see Laura. Keep on riding 👍

[@TravelingThru222]

Beautiful shots, amazing trail. I hope I can get there someday. Great video, you two.

[@tonyk5100]

Stunning! I think I need to make this exact trip. Once again, thanks guys!

[@rsb62rsb]

Wishing you happy trails, and many more.. may your wheels roll easy.

[@Likelybiking]

Y’all are showing me all the cool stuff that’s right in my back yard! Loving the riding vids again! ♥️

[@ecopennylife]

Another beautiful ride, really enjoyed the last few video adventures 🤟

[@george8214]

Wow! Another great biking tip. Thanks for it!

[@pfunklife9379]

Awesome find! This place must look awesome in the springtime. Can't wait to ride this trail.

[@elizabethburgess3969]

Wow! Just stunning! You two just exude happiness and enthusiasm - thanks for sharing your epic ride!

[@SeanKWhite-lk5zf]

Putting it on the list. So nice to see you guys riding together!

[@Jessatron888]

Wow! Thanks you two. I am really excited to go.

[@hughsmitham722]

Thanks for this, looks awesome 👍 Great video!

[@sheilastallard]

The ride the music and you two looking so happy. Stay Safe!

[@tomasgoodlaxson4255]

Thanks! Adding it to my list.

[@bentoomey15]

Nailed it. Great video, guys.

[@hollykio]

No wonder why you guys are so happy. This is an awesome trail. Thank you for posting.

[@PumpkinVillage]

That was one beautiful trail even with the cow patties. Thanks for another great video. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@Jaxxv01]

Wow not a bad drive from where I live. I'll definitely be checking this place out before summer.

[@kymcopyriot9776]

Wow. That’s a ride that has me wishing I could teleport to the US. Great footage made even better by the obvious joy the two of you shared on this ride.

[@davidperson777]

Our Audubon group camped there once years ago to do some birding. But I did not know about the bike trail, so thank you for sharing.

[@sametal38]

I live in Bako and I use to come out here as a kid to go hiking. I never thought about cycling here for some reason! I better get myself out there with my hard tail

[@unchewable1]

Love that you are doing these rides I can do near me

[@rrrseajay]

Love your adventure content. Thanks

[@sjs1965442]

Best videos when you are both featured. You two make a great team! It is great seeing Laura back riding!!

[@orangevw36]

Freakin awesome trail! adding this to my ride bucket list

[@peppermintp2610]

This looks like my type of ride! Never heard of it. I live in San Diego, so this is very accessible for me. I think I can even get my husband to join me! You are both great. So glad to see you out and enjoying our temperate weather. I need a mini trip!!

[@rex758]

Awesome video and thank you for sharing, must do in did.

[@swaewithme]

I’m expecting the Carrizo plains video soon! Especially if you are riding wind wolves and staying at the buckhorn. If you make it into Taft I recommended eating at Asian Experience. Good people and good food in there.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

No Carrizo this time, though we did tour there in the past. Headed to do some riding in the Los Padres.

[@pingpongballz5998]

Asian Experience is the bomb!

[@rongaro]

Super local to me!! Great videos guys!

[@jp93309]

Thanks for showcasing my favorite local ride. Pretty much our little secret but I suspect we’ll see more folks here now. As you said, best to come out in cooler months. Also as much as I like riding solo, I’d suggest riding with a friend. It’s eerily quiet out there and I have seen coyotes plus there are posted signs for mountain lions and rattlesnakes.

[@brandonposer3026]

Great video Russ! It was awesome meeting you and Laura while you were there. Next time you roll through Bakersfield, look me up, and I'll set up an awesome gravel ride for you guys. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

[@amateurhouradventures]

Love it here in Colorado but your CA vids are making me long for some warm weather!

[@patrickperez8201]

There is another great hipster camp in new cuyama called blue sky ranch. You can sleep in a something that looks like a covered wagon. Looks like a great ride!

[@henrypretz]

Thanks for sharing this ride! My go to line for open range cattle is "nothing to see here". It has proven surprisingly effective. YMMV. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@brucesherrod9645]

If you make it up to the SF Bay area, lmk! Lots of beautiful gravel biking here.

[@patrickmichael1057]

I am from Bakersfield, though I do not ride bicycles that often I love to go to this place at night. Any place there is a source of water get back in there after dark and you will hear nothing less than an opera of coyote voices singing to you the joys of the Moon.

[@LindyLooo99]

My FAVORITE kind of Russ and Laura video! If Dave and I were there it would take 8 hours to go 5 miles as I would be stopping every 50 feet for a photo op!

[@craigtorso]

Funny enough, the old windows Home Screen of the impossibly green hill is a photo called “Bliss,” is somehow NOT photoshopped, and was of a hill in Sonoma County, CA. Pretty sure on those details.

[@robertcamillucci1133]

Looks nice! Deschutes River Trail offers similar ride here in Oregon!

[@mtwmbw]

Yep, I was going to make the same comment. I immediately thought of the Deschutes River Trail from the juncture with the Columbia. Highly recommend.

[@bikerob1231]

Are you on your way to San Luis Obispo? You should try the dirt/gravel ride at the very top of Huasna Rd. When you get to the dirt its a beautiful up and back, about 28 miles total, 14 out and 14 back. Lovely

[@paulsmarino]

Ok, I really need to make a trip out to Cali. That looks amazing.

[@yves78]

awesome place, will have to check it out. You had me laughing at “these cows don’t have horns,” uh those would be bulls lol

[@ncbassmix]

"Badass: "Kinda like Eagle Fang." 😂 Nice Cobra Kai reference.

[@PaoloGardinali]

“Kinda like Eagle Fang” 🤣

[@outbackwack368]

Beautiful area. I saw where you can make that a loop too...

[@redwoodJB]

Damn, wish this video came out a month ago. I traveled near there on my way to Sedona for New Years. Would have loved to stop through and check it out. Great stuff.

[@CraigEngstrom1]

Wicked beautiful.

[@robohay]

I love to see you two ride the Topsy Road (if you can find it). Full of history and challenge.

[@catspaw3815]

@2:31 - dang...i was waiting to see what the sign said!

[@paynalward6921]

Another amazing video. The interesting geology around there is from numerous fault lines including the San Andreas. If you go north to Carrizo Plain National Monument there is much more likelyhood of seeing some nature as well as some potential rides. Stunning geology. You can actually ride across the San Andreas fault and see evidence of how the pacific plate is moving north while the North American plate wants to move south, and thus we have earthquakes. The view from the air is truly inspiring and scary! I have yet to really explore it on bike, but friends say you are really on your own out there. Hope you can give it a try sometime.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yeah. We've toured through the Carrizo plain in the past. It is amazing!

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Russ and Laura: Thank you for sharing. I live in San Diego and did not know about the history of this old road. FYI, I sent you some belated holiday money thru PayPal, instead of joining Patreon at this time. I know it is not your preferred option. I found the account on a description on a previous video. Enjoy.

[@michaelbondad3912]

Love the vids lately from your last trip! Glad you got a lot of content from there and ive been enjoying all of them. Question of wonderment lately though… how often do you go out and not film anything? I understand it can seem like a waste of possible revenue besides all the useful info you put out but sometimes I enjoy my no video maybe a picture or two rides! Thanks russ and laura (taking it in)

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Not enough :)

[@RobinCapper]

Looks great, reminds me of some valleys in Central Otago, NZ. Not surprising considering the similar (ring of fire) geography. PS: great to see Laura's TAL mirror, been riding with the same since 2004 and it's literally saved my life several times.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yes! It reminded us both of the Otago rail trail.

[@RobinCapper]

@@PathLessPedaledTV Just rewatched your NZ series, rode the Great Taste Nelson - Motueka trail return yesterday (currently drive/cycling the South Island) and the ferry was full of bikes both times I used it. Great to see how many of those planned rides are now reality and bringing benefits. One thing that has broadened the user base which wasn't anticipated back then, e-bikes now mean so many more people can ride. I'm still analog but guesstimate 30-50% ebikes on the trails now

[@aaronkarr9430]

Very cool and thanks for posting. Know of any options to extend the ride mileage?

[@sadhu6740]

WOW, supernice! And Laura, i love that bandana, where can i get one?

[@kylehagertybanana]

wow

[@LagunaRider1961]

I think you guys need to move to California!!

[@zimmejoc]

Have you ridden the Bizz Johnson up in Susanville? I tried lest summer, but hit a "trail closed due to fire clean up and if we catch you it's a $10,000 fine" sign so I turned around. The sign said clean up would be done by now though. Could be a bit chilly this time of year though.

[@peterbedford2610]

Two hours from me....have go there. Thanks

[@tylerbradshaw8765]

Beautiful area, I used to live in Bako and love those trails, but. I will add a word of caution to those who want to travel from out of town, it gets brutally hot and it is not green as in the video, which appears to be a springtime or winter ride. A lot of out-of-towners make fun of Bakersfield, but it has some amazing hills and mountains that are great for cyclists like Tehachapi and Woody/Glennville areas.

[@e-BikeLife]

Really nice ride! How do you guys find these trails?

[@cc103acs]

I love the way you are using the Insta360… the video is stunning! Nice use of two microphones to catch both sides of your conversations - great audio. What system are you using for audio?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

All the talking to cam shots are with the GoPro 10 and a windslayer!

[@MstrRo]

A beautiful area. Thank you for sharing with us. I found myself asking, 'what level of ignorance has removed the Wolves and Grizzlies in that area'?

[@roguedog98]

Looks amazing. Do you think you can ride with 28s? Or what's the min tires, you think?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You could. It wouldn’t be great. At least 38 IMO.

[@sebas90250]

How long is the pole you mount your 360 can on?

[@Brandon-xp1ob]

such a cool little trip. i live in hollywood and i'm looking for a bike trip getaway and scouring the west coast for secluded scenic routes. Where did you guys park? thanks

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

There is a campground and trailhead parking near the start of the trail.

[@KevinSmith-em7zk]

hello, is it ok to have shocks on the bike for the type of trails? or is that overkill

[@richardingraham6353]

Any fishing in that small brook .

[@stevecox8576]

I never imagined there would be such a bike trail in the vicinity of … Bakersfield! (Did I hear that right?!)

[@jacknolan62]

I'm not up on the tech you are using to shoot. How do you get the "following camera" look? Does the software just edit the pole out? It's a cool effect. Thanks!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Yeah. 360 cam and software.