Length: 9.31 mi
Est. time: 4h 18m
Gain: 1,996 ft
Loss: 2,883 ft
Max elev: 6,477 ft
Elevation profile
+1,996 ft gain · −2,883 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Shumard Canyon Wilderness Campground (Campground)
El Capitan Viewpoint
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Connects to:
Salt Basin Overlook LoopPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.