http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/christibdce/10032 I'm looking for some topo maps of the area.&nbsp; Anyone&nbsp;know where I can buy those in town?&nbsp; Also, I'd like some advice on the different kinds of trails nearby (good running trails, walking trails, hard hiking trails, etc.).&nbsp; And I'm always looking for hiking and backpacking buddies!&nbsp; If you can help with any of these things, please reply. I'm looking for some topo maps of the area.&nbsp; Anyone&nbsp;know where I can buy those in town?&nbsp; Also, I'd like some advice on the different kinds of trails nearby (good running trails, walking trails, hard hiking trails, etc.).&nbsp; And I'm always looking for hiking and backpacking buddies!&nbsp; If you can help with any of these things, please reply. en-us <font size="2">Here is a great archive of free USGS topos, they can be downloaded and printed.  The 7.5 minute provide the most detail.  Tehachapi is in the range of 35,118.  <br /> <br /> <a href="http://archive.casil.ucdavis.edu/casil/maps/drg/">http://archive.casil.ucdavis.edu/casil/maps/drg/</a><br /> <br /> <br /> If you are a Mac user, there is a great program called MacGPS Pro.  You can import the USGS topos and mosaic them, and add in waypoints and tracks from a gps.  <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">http://www.macgpspro.com/</a><br /> <br /> <br /> National Geographic makes a waterproof paper for inkjet printers and map printing.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.waterproof-paper.com/adventure-paper.html">http://www.waterproof-paper.com/adventure-paper.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> I haven't done much hiking around Tehachapi, most of my hiking has been done in BVS.  I've made a website, (that is over due for some updates!) of the hiking trails in BVS.  It's not complete yet, my work schedule has prevented me from hiking for quite a while.  I love hiking but it's been years since I've backpacked, modern life has gotten in the way of having fun!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bvstrails.com/">http://www.bvstrails.com/</a><br /> </font> http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/christibdce/10032/#c_97787 http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/Blog/christibdce/10032/#c_97787 <font size="2">Here is a great archive of free USGS topos, they can be downloaded and printed.  The 7.5 minute provide the most detail.  Tehachapi is in the range of 35,118.  <br /> <br /> <a href="http://archive.casil.ucdavis.edu/casil/maps/drg/">http://archive.casil.ucdavis.edu/casil/maps/drg/</a><br /> <br /> <br /> If you are a Mac user, there is a great program called MacGPS Pro.  You can import the USGS topos and mosaic them, and add in waypoints and tracks from a gps.  <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.macgpspro.com/">http://www.macgpspro.com/</a><br /> <br /> <br /> National Geographic makes a waterproof paper for inkjet printers and map printing.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.waterproof-paper.com/adventure-paper.html">http://www.waterproof-paper.com/adventure-paper.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> I haven't done much hiking around Tehachapi, most of my hiking has been done in BVS.  I've made a website, (that is over due for some updates!) of the hiking trails in BVS.  It's not complete yet, my work schedule has prevented me from hiking for quite a while.  I love hiking but it's been years since I've backpacked, modern life has gotten in the way of having fun!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.bvstrails.com/">http://www.bvstrails.com/</a><br /> </font>