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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: 522 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,719 ft
  • Elevation loss: 512 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,345 ft
  • 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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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

Topography: San Benito County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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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: 1,614 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,566 ft