Condor Gulch Trail To Overlook is a 1.9 mile out and back trail located near Paicines, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.
Pinnacles National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55.
Family friendly trail up to a beautiful viewpoint. Lots of great opportunities for bird watching! Parking is extremely limited - arrive before 8:30 am on a weekend. Bathrooms and running water available at the trailhead. Entrance to Pinnacles National Park is free as of 3/6/21.
Beautiful trail! Some exposure, some shade. Some loose rock. Morning parking is competitive, so get here before 9 if you want a spot in the Bear Gulch lot. Beautiful views of pinnacles and condors!
Nice view, but I’d recommend going the bear gulch/ rim trail loop if you only have time for one trail. That one has good views as well and way more shade than condor gulch. This hike is pretty exposed and narrow. I was bummed the arch tree at the top is dead now.
Steep up the way out and more gradual on the descent. Great views of pinnacles on the way out, and long range views of the rolling hills on the descent.
Perfect for 8am start. Saw 10 people for the first 20 hours. Then 30 on the last bit.