Tehachapi

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Tehachapi City Overview

Tehachapi is a city in Kern County, California. Located in the Tehachapi Mountains, it is known for wind energy generation, apples, and the Tehachapi Loop railroad engineering marvel.

Location and Climate

Tehachapi is located between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert. It has a four-season climate with snow in winter.

Best Time to Visit

Spring for wildflowers; fall for apples.

Best Ways to Get Around

A car is essential.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. See the Tehachapi Loop: Watch trains cross over themselves on this famous spiral track.
  2. Visit the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum: Learn about the local railroad history.
  3. Go Apple Picking: Visit the orchards in the fall.
  4. Hike the Pacific Crest Trail: A section runs nearby.
  5. Visit the Tehachapi Heritage League Museum: See local artifacts.
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