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Climb a 600-meter wooden boardwalk to reach the highest point on Bartolome Island.
The 114-meter (374-foot) summit offers a panoramic view of the Galapagos archipelago. You reach it by hiking nearly 400 steps. The park built this path to protect the fragile volcanic landscape.
Guided day tours allocate about an hour for this ascent. The trail exposes you to the equatorial sun. Bring a sun hat with a chin strap and a reusable water bottle.
30-40 mins400 steps
This 600-meter trail consists of nearly 400 steps leading to the summit. The park built it to protect the island's fragile volcanic terrain from foot traffic. You need 30 to 40 minutes to make the climb. Pace yourself and bring water, as there is no shade on the ascent.
20 mins114m elevation
This is the highest point on the island at 114 meters (374 feet) above sea level. It provides the most famous photographed view in the Galapagos. You spend about 20 minutes here before descending. Have your wide-angle lens ready to capture Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding islands.
Viewed along trailVolcanic geology
Lunar-like craters, tuff cones, and lava fields line the trail to the summit. These red, orange, green, and black volcanic formations contrast sharply with the ocean. Your naturalist guide explains how magma and water created these formations. You view them directly from the safety of the wooden boardwalk.
