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The safety of the Kern River Trail, particularly during the early morning hours, has been a topic of discussion among locals and visitors alike. A recent post on social media has reignited this conversation, with a visitor to the area seeking advice on whether it’s safe to run on the trail between 4 to 6 am. The individual, who was in town for work, had previously walked the trail starting from the Beach Park Loop and encountered several homeless people and a cyclist.
Answers from Social Media
The responses to the query were varied, with some individuals suggesting that the trail is safe as long as one remains alert and stays on the paved path. One respondent mentioned running on the trail every Saturday at 5 am from Beach Park to CSUB and back, with their main concern being off-leash dogs and transients. They, however, stated that they’ve never felt unsafe…