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Pinnacles National Park hiking guide

Juniper Canyon Trail

A 4.2-mile loop with 1,400 ft of climbing in West Pinnacles, rated difficult.

Juniper Canyon Trail, Pinnacles National Park
Photo: Dawn Endico · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
4.2 mi (6.8 km)
Elevation gain
1,400 ft (426 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
West Pinnacles
Highest point
2,594 ft
Lowest point
1,389 ft

About Juniper Canyon Trail

This trail ascends through a rugged landscape of volcanic formations, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Hikers pass by the Resurrection Wall and navigate steep switchbacks, eventually reaching the High Peaks area, known for its dramatic vistas and California condor sightings.

Route map

Route map of Juniper Canyon Trail in Pinnacles National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Juniper Canyon Trail1,5002,0002,5000123Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,594 ftLow 1,389 ft
Elevation runs from 1,389 ft to 2,594 ft over 4.0 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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