
Starting from the Bear Gulch parking area, headed along the Bear Gulch Trail.

The trail enters a lush section.

Really serene and cozy area with the mossy rocks and afternoon light.

A few switchbacks to get out of the mossy section of Bear Gulch and continue west.

Looking down into Bear Gulch.

Continuing toward the High Peaks.

High Peaks ahead.

Looking back the way I came, North Chalone Peak visible on the right.

The trails enters the High Peaks.

A small tunnel before the NPS cared about conservation.

Looking back the way I came as I enter the pinnacle-filled area.

Close-up of the pinnacles.

Continuing up toward the saddle.

Looking back the way I came, just below the saddle.

At the saddle, looking south.

Continuing along the High Peaks Trail.




One of a few stair sections, complete with handrails.


Another longer section of stairs.

Looking south back toward the way I came.

Continuing north along the High Peaks Trail.


An interesting section where the trail hugs the cliff face very closely.

Stairs leading down.


Some great rock formations.




A quick detour leading up to Hawkins Peak.

The 5.6 flake climb up Hawkins Peak that I didn't do. Just wanted to scout it out.

Back on the trail.


Condor Gulch Trail. North Chalone Peak visible on the right.



View back toward the High Peaks along the Condor Gulch Trail.


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