Capitan, California 93117
Park outside the campground on the western edge of the El Capitan Canyon Resort (see about this location notes), The Resort itself is not open to the public (you can not park where the current drop point is shown).
In Spring, Lazuli Buntings are numerous. Other spring birds of note include Yellow-breasted Chat, Ash-Throated Flycatcher, and nesting Costa's hummingbird. Regulars include: Canyon Wren, Violet-Green Swallow, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, American Kestrel, Common Yellowthroat, House Wren, California Quail, and other birds common to the area.
Public access is through the Bill Wallace Trail and there is free parking here (NOT in the location pinned in the current entry, which is the private El Capitan Canyon Resort). The public parking area is right outside the campsite part of the resort, but it is open to the public.
Out-and-Back from parking lot: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bill-wallace-el-capitan-trail
Loop from parking lot: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/canyon-and-ridgetop-trails
Higher trail loop accessed from first link above: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bill-wallace-loop
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Roadside viewing
Content from Ken Shih and Conor McMahon
Last updated November 11, 2023