Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park is a national park Paicines located in United States.

adsense
9 / 10
141
ratings
Address

5000 Highway 146 Paicines , CA 95043 United States

Adsense

Comments / 36


Keywords:

hiking condors high peaks trails mile loop scenic views caves books campsites rock formations Milky Way bears mountains lakes
Michelle Zhou

Great cave adventure --- good for both adults + kids . Morning hiking might be the best before the hot sun emits its full power. Remember to bring your own flash light -- it's a must!

*iVy Deliz

Condor Gulch Trail > High Peaks Trail > Bear Gulch Trail is definitely a strenuous 6-7mi loop but worth every step. Stunning views and with a few sections of steps embedded in the rocks.

Eduardo Hernandez

Beautiful national park . If camping during winter, time don't forget to bring thick blankets or you'll freeze! There's hiking , climbing, and even caves (headlamps required for these). Enjoy!

eric bornemann

Out of the way small national park , but worth the trip. Lots of great trails but the balconies cave trail is really neat - bring a flashlight.

Roxy Lo

Bring your own food :) some sundries, beer , frozen foods, but not much just canned & dry goods. The 6 mile loop High Peaks via the caves is great for big views and mild to strenuous hiking .

Meg

We drove through Hollister and used the East Entrance off hwy 25. E & W entrances on Highway 146 do not connect through the park . Look at maps carefully especially if you wish to reach the campground

Kelley Hutchison

For an easy trail that's also full of sites, take the Moises Spring Trail . It's only a 2.5 mi loop & you climb thru caves , see rock formations , and end at a breathtaking lake .

Shannon Morrissey

Beautiful hiking ! And limited campsites . Don’t go between May and October because it gets super hot. Highly recommend!

Runqiu Cai

Do the 8 mile loop (starting on the east entrance and ending at the caves ). There is some rock scrambling but overall is moderate.

Melissa Dagdagan

Stop by the Visitor's Center, get your passport book stamped, and stock up on ice for your camelbak! :)

natalie kay

make sure to walk clockwise if you do the balconies hike .

Meenal Khandelwal

Amazingly beautiful night sky.. have not seen clearer milky way anywhere else..

Neil Buckman

Make sure to bring extra water during summer hikes .

Meg

The link on foursquare for the campground location is inaccurate and lacking. Go to the website for the best info. http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm

Antonia Maidl

Great hikes and landscape! Remember to bring a flashlight if doing the cage hike !

Monica Gutierrez

- Hike to the Caves , it is an amazing experience, watch out for the arrows on the cae walls to know which way to go" make sure to pack a headlamp or flash light! :) Read more

Sergius Master

Great view . Hiking is not very easy, especially when it's hot. You need a lot of water.

Marni

Beautiful hiking , but bring lots of water, it gets very hot in the summers.

Rochelle F

Best hike ever! Try Juniper Canyon Trail and watch the peaks for condors !

Bonnie Boglioli-Randall

Check ahead to ensure amazing caves are open (closed periodically for bats). Rest/lunch at reservoir . Great campsite !

Travis W

Bring a lot of water. More than you expect to need.

Meg

Use the East Entrance south of Hollister & Tres Pinos.

Greg Rose

Bring a.flashlight so you can explore the caves !

Lily

Come early to avoid the direct sun!

Zach Behrens

There are two parking lots , so take note which one you parked in, or it could cost you an extra 5 or more mile hike !

????Linds????

Beautiful! Not very crowded .

Jenny Yang

Dear Mountain Gods, thank you for letting me finish my hike in one piece! :)

Vansi

Not too much do other than chill and go climbing.

Kat ????

Easy hikes .

Sierra Spirit

<aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nps.gov/pinn"target="_blank" data-sig="Hh2BuRvoqXuCeVUHjQInl4jOpnU=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">www.nps.gov/pinn</a> is the official website

Kelly Graham

Spring is the best time of year to hike here during the day. If you like rocks and condors .

National Wildlife Federation

Wildlife watch for House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) Read more

Marek Minecki

Man this place is stunning...

Mon Lam

Arrive early, this is more like a check out!

Mark P

No signal for you!

Amanda Moreland

Did not seem well run. Unfortunate that the trails are not dog friendly . Campsites were unorganized.

Adsense

Similar places nearby :

8.8
Trail
High Peaks Trail

Get here early right when the West gate opens at 7:30am. The canyons are cool, you're headed down by the time it starts to warm up, and the High Peaks loop is totally worth the effort. - Scott Brown

8.0
Campground
Pinnacles Campground

Great for hiking and family camping ⛺️ - Camilia