Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA)

San Benito County, California, United States

12.6 miles (20.2 km) · 2,796 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pinnacles National Park Loop (CA) is a 12.6 mile loop route located in San Benito County, California, United States. The route climbs 2,796 feet and descends 2,800 feet. The longest climb spans 3.3 miles with 1,260 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 227 feet per mile. 45% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 15.0 puts it in the top 21.510000000000005% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.