Trip report
Nov 19, 2019 — The trail system leading to the base of Vulture Peak is a bit clumsy. Although there is an official trail, it's unclear in parts and seems to have multiple options. Additionally, a dirt road for 4WD vehicles can access the trailhead at the base of the peak, so this adds more human-made track to the jumble. I'd recommend parking at the lower trailhead (where I parked) if you have a less-than-optimal vehicle, and just follow the road to the base of Vulture Peak. I've included both routes in case you feel the need to hike in on a trail, like I initially wanted to do.
Anyway, once at the base of Vulture Peak, a very well-traveled trail leads on switchbacks up the west slope of the peak, and then into a gully, where more mini switchbacks continue, in place to avoid erosion. I reached a minor saddle just south of the Vulture Peak, and then continued north on some Class 2+ fun scrambling to gain the summit.