Condor Gulch Trail,
Pinnacles National Park
The Condor Gulch Trail is located at the east side of Pinnacles National Park. The southern end of the trail begins at the Bear Gulch Visitor Center and the northern end connects with the High Peaks Trail. There's a scenic overlook along the trail which makes a great place to take a lunch and enjoy the view. If you're lucky, you might see some condors flying above.
Elevation
The Condor Gulch Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,339 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,291 ft. and an elevation range of 1,048 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 1.9 mi | 1,291 ft | 2,339 ft | 1,048 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 44 min | 2.8 | 33 ft | 1,015 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 1.0 hrs | 84.6 | 1,015 ft | 33 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Condor Gulch Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Mount Johnson, CA
- North Topo Map: Bickmore Canyon, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: San Benito, CA
- West Topo Map: Soledad, CA
- Topo Map: North Chalone Peak, CA
- East Topo Map: Topo Valley, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Paraiso Springs, CA
- South Topo Map: Greenfield, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Pinalito Canyon, CA
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Condor Gulch Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Condor Gulch Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) or 4,250 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Condor Gulch Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 44 minutes in one direction and in 1.0 hours in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.