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North Wilderness Trail

Length: 6.6 mi

Est. time: 2h 42m

Gain: 916 ft

Loss: 1,207 ft

Max elev: 2,089 ft

NetworkTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+916 ft gain · −1,207 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Chaparral Parking Area (ParkingLot) · 43 accessible spaces

West Pinnacles Visitor Contact Station (VisitorCenter)

What to know

Hike North Wilderness Trail Loop

🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall

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Plan 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.

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