North Wilderness Trail Loop
This strenuous hike is 9.3 miles round trip and should take you five to eight hours to complete.
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North Wilderness Trail Loop Details
This strenuous hike is 9.3 miles round trip and should take you five to eight hours to complete. Departing from Chaparral, the hike features an elevation gain of 1,020 feet. This unmaintained trail climbs upward then descends into the Chalone Creek bed. Return via Old Pinnacles and Balconies Trail.
Difficulty
High
Distance
9.3 miles
Estimated time
6.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around North Wilderness Trail Loop
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Nearby Points of Interest Around North Wilderness Trail Loop
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0.1 mi away
Balconies Cliffs-Caves Loop
This easy to moderate hike is 2.4 miles round trip and should take you 60 to 90 minutes.
0.1 mi away
High Peaks to Balconies Cave Loop
This strenuous hike is 8.4 miles round trip and should take you four to five hours to complete.
0.1 mi away
Juniper Canyon Loop
This strenuous hike is 4.3 miles round trip and should take you two to three hours to complete.
0.5 mi away
Balconies Cave
Balconies Cave is one of two talus caves at Pinnacles National Park.
1.4 mi away
West Pinnacles Visitor Center
There is a visitor center at the West Entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
