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Moses Spring, Rim and High Peaks Trails Loop in Pinnacles National Park

The Moses Spring Trail, Rim Trail, and High Peaks Trail Loop in Pinnacles National Park offers hikers a diverse experience featuring talus caves, the Bear Gulch Reservoir, and panoramic vistas of the park's volcanic rock formations. Along the route, visitors can explore the Bear Gulch Cave, enjoy the view on top of Teaching Rock, ascend the Rim Trail, which provide sightings of the park's iconic spires and, with some luck, glimpses of California condors. This loop is celebrated for its variety of landscapes, including shaded woodlands, rugged rock formations, and open ridgelines, making it a favorite among hikers seeking both natural beauty and geological wonders. #Hiking #Forest #Nature #Loop #Rock #Lake #Cave

  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 159 m
  • Maximum elevation: 524 m
  • Elevation loss: 156 m
  • Minimum elevation: 410 m
  • Moving time: 59 m 45 s
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.7 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 20 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Elevation gain: 159 m
  • Maximum elevation: 524 m
  • Elevation loss: 156 m
  • Minimum elevation: 410 m
  • Moving time: 59 m 45 s
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.7 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 20 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

About this trail

Name: Moses Spring, Rim and High Peaks Trails Loop in Pinnacles National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Moses Spring Parking Area, Pinnacles Road, San Benito County, California, United States (36.47845 -121.18381)

End: High Peaks Trail, San Benito County, California, United States (36.47838 -121.18369)

Coordinates: 36.47251 -121.18787 36.47845 -121.18369

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Bear Gulch Cave Trail, High Peaks Trail and Condor Gulch Trail Loop

United States > California > San Benito County

The Bear Gulch Cave, High Peaks, and Condor Gulch trails offer a breathtaking loop through Pinnacles National Park, showcasing its striking volcanic formations, unique wildlife, and sweeping vistas. As you hike, you'll traverse narrow canyons, rocky spires, and expansive views, with the possibility of spotting…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 492 m • Maximum elevation: 782 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Hiking Child Carriers - Explore the outdoors with the whole family safely
🧼Biodegradable Soap - Leave-no-trace hygiene for multi-day mountain treks
🗺️Ordnance Survey Maps - Essential paper maps for hiking across the UK national parks
🛌Insulated Sleeping Mats - Crucial thermal protection when sleeping on cold, uneven ground
🧵Survival Paracord - Multi-purpose cordage for emergency repairs and shelters

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