Chalone Peak Trail
A sustained climb to the park's highest summit and broad surrounding-valley views.
Route overview
Chalone Peak Trail in California.
The maintained product ends at North Chalone Peak; the unmaintained South Chalone continuation is not part of this record.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Distance
- 14.48 km
- Typical duration
- 180-300 minutes
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 622 m
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- out-and-back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Entrance pass required; no ordinary day-hike permit.
Safety context
Long, exposed, and waterless. Avoid extreme heat, thunderstorms, high wind, or wildfire smoke; carry offline navigation. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Long, exposed, and waterless. Avoid extreme heat, thunderstorms, high wind, or wildfire smoke; carry offline navigation.
Highlights
North Chalone Peak, summit hike, strenuous trail, panoramic views
Why find a buddy
Match on summit goal, water load, turnaround time, conditioning, and emergency plan.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.