Where to See California Condor in Pinnacles National Park

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California Condor sightings in Pinnacles

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Where California Condor has been reported, from 47 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none. Locations are adjusted to protect the animals, so the pattern is approximate.

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Timing

When to look

12 AM0% of the busiest hour1 AM0% of the busiest hour2 AM0% of the busiest hour3 AM0% of the busiest hour4 AM1% of the busiest hour5 AM5% of the busiest hour6 AM15% of the busiest hour7 AM25% of the busiest hour8 AM35% of the busiest hour9 AM55% of the busiest hour10 AM70% of the busiest hour11 AM85% of the busiest hourNoon95% of the busiest hour1 PMBusiest hour2 PM95% of the busiest hour3 PM90% of the busiest hour4 PM85% of the busiest hour5 PM80% of the busiest hour6 PM70% of the busiest hour7 PM40% of the busiest hour8 PM15% of the busiest hour9 PM5% of the busiest hour10 PM1% of the busiest hour11 PM0% of the busiest hour

California Condor is most seen 11 AM–5 PM. Bars compare each hour with the busiest one.

California Condor sightings by hour, as a share of the busiest hour
Hour	Share of busiest hour
12 AM	0%
1 AM	0%
2 AM	0%
3 AM	0%
4 AM	1%
5 AM	5%
6 AM	15%
7 AM	25%
8 AM	35%
9 AM	55%
10 AM	70%
11 AM	85%
Noon	95%
1 PM	100%
2 PM	95%
3 PM	90%
4 PM	85%
5 PM	80%
6 PM	70%
7 PM	40%
8 PM	15%
9 PM	5%
10 PM	1%
11 PM	0%

Audio tour

Hear about California Condor on the drive.

Parkwolf’s Tour Guide plays stories like this one as you drive Pinnacles, triggered by GPS and read through your car’s speakers.

Pinnacles Tour Guide

Condor or Turkey Vulture?

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“California condors usually soar with their wings held flat. Turkey vultures tend to hold theirs in a shallow V and rock from side to side.”

Plays as you drive near Pinnacles East Entrance Station in Parkwolf’s Pinnacles Tour Guide.

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Where to look

Pinnacles spots that mention California Condor

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Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about California Condor. A good start, never a guarantee.

Places

SightCondor Gulch OverlookA worthwhile rocky pause before the tougher High Peaks climb.

CampgroundPinnacles CampgroundA practical basecamp with the Bench Trail at your doorstep.

Trails

ChallengingCondor Gulch to High Peaks Loop5.3 mi · 4 hrA strenuous circuit through volcanic spires and an exposed, narrow ridge.

ChallengingJuniper Canyon Trail Loop4.3 mi · 3 hrSteep rock steps, narrow ledges and a tunnel through the High Peaks.

ChallengingHigh Peaks to Balconies Cave Loop8.4 mi · 4.5 hrNarrow spires, carved steps, and a dark cave in one loop.

EasyPrewett Point Trail1 mi · 36 minAn easy hillside loop with sweeping views of the High Peaks.

ModerateCondor Gulch Trail to Overlook2 mi · 1.8 hrA steady mile leads to a rocky overlook into Condor Gulch.

ChallengingHigh Peaks to Balconies Cave Loop8.9 mi · 5 hrA steep loop through Pinnacles' spires and a dark talus cave.

ChallengingHigh Peaks Trail to Old Pinnacles Trail to Condor Gulch Trail Loop12.6 mi · 7.5 hrA full-day circuit through caves, High Peaks spires, and wild ridges.

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Wildlife

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26 sightingsMule DeerOdocoileus hemionusMost seen 7 AM & 6–8 PMSighting map

19 sightingsChipmunkNeotamias merriamiMost seen 7–9 AM & 5–7 PMSighting map

33 sightingsTurkey VultureCathartes auraMost seen 11 AM–4 PMSighting map

26 sightingsAcorn WoodpeckerMelanerpes formicivorusMost seen 7–11 AM & 5–7 PMSighting map

16 sightingsSteller's JayCyanocitta stelleriMost seen 7–10 AM & 5–7 PMSighting map

21 sightingsQuailCallipepla californicaMost seen 6–8 AM & 6–8 PMSighting map

34 sightingsScrub-JayAphelocoma californicaMost seen 7–10 AM & 4–6 PMSighting map

39 sightingsFence LizardSceloporus occidentalisMost seen 10 AM–1 PM & 4 PMSighting map

Where to see California Condor in Pinnacles