Distance

4.5 mi to summit

9.0 mi total

Elevation

1,260 ft start

Vertical

3,304 ft gain

Time

3 hr 0 min to summit

5 hr 0 min total

Hiked from Bear Gulch past the reservoir and up the Chalone Peak Trail. There are two fences you have to cross when you encounter the gravel road to the summit via two wooden latters that are built into the fences. There is also a pit toilet just below the fire tower at the summit.

Route name

Bear Gulch to Chalone Peak Trail

out-and-back
Obstacles

There are two wooden latters that are not obvious to climb over the fences

Key gear

trekking poles