Hiking Opportunities
Exploring the desert on foot is a popular pastime in Jawbone. Here are a few of popular hiking trails and areas within the region.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT)
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) Extending from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, the historic Pacific Crest Trail serves as a wilderness highway
Short Canyon
Short Canyon Short Canyon is notable for its wildflowers and a waterfall. Though the trail is just one mile in length, over 290 species of
Rademacher Hills Trail
Rademacher Hills Trail Located just south of Ridgecrest, above Cerro Coso College, you will find that this trail is well-maintained by volunteers and the BLM.
Chuckwalla Peak
Chuckwalla Peak Located north of Pine Tree Canyon, 5.5 miles south of Jawbone Station, this peak is popular with the Sierra Club and other hiking
Butterbredt Peak
Butterbredt Peak Located a short distance west of Butterbredt Spring, the summit can be reached via a hiking trail accessible from Jawbone Road at Hoffman
Walker Pass
Walker Pass In 1830, Joseph Walker became the first Caucasian to travel through the pass. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) crosses the highway here,
Keep Our Desert Beautiful
Please respect the natural and historic landmarks found here. Leave No Trace; do not litter, loot, or vandalize, and report any such activities to law enforcement. Please respect all fences and no trespassing signs. Enjoy our desert lands responsibly and respectfully.
Dedicated to Ed Waldheim

Founder of the Friends of Jawbone (FOJ)
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Sponsors of our 27th Moose Anderson Day:
Bakersfield UTV & Stereo
California Outdoor Recreation Foundation
CSI Electric
Desert Search and Rescue
Dirt & Destroy
Doug Varner
Funtime ATV Rentals
Happy Trails Data Management
High Desert 4 Wheelers
Indian Wells Brewing Company
J’s Maintenance
Jawbone Canyon Store
Jawbone Channel
Karl’s Hardware
Living Desert Zoo
Peak Productions
Precise RV Rentals
Rinco
RSI
Rocking MM Enterprises
Viking Bags
X-West
Bakersfield UTV & Stereo
Desert Search and Rescue
Doug Varner
Happy Trails Data Management
Indian Wells Brewing Company
Jawbone Canyon Store
Karl’s Hardware
Peak Productions
Rinco
Rocking MM Enterprises
X-West
Shaw Charitable Fund
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