Condor Gulch Trail,
Pinnacles National Park

Located 8.0 miles from Soledad, California (CA)
4 Stars
4,250 Steps 1  (1.9 mi)
Trails National Parks Pinnacles Condor Gulch Trail

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.

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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 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.9 mi1,291 ft2,339 ft1,048 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
44 min2.833 ft1,015 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.0 hrs84.61,015 ft33 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Johnson, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Bickmore Canyon, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: San Benito, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Soledad, CA
  5. Topo Map: North Chalone Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Topo Valley, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Paraiso Springs, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Greenfield, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Pinalito Canyon, CA

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)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.