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Entrance
$30
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→California condor — one of last wild habitats
→High Peaks Trail — 8.4 mi loop through volcanic spires
→Balconies Cave — talus cave with free flashlight loan
⚠ Before you go
!Summer temperatures 100°F+ — hike October through May
!No through road — east and west entrances separate
!Bear Gulch Cave closed March–July for bat pupping
When to visit
Pinnacles by Season
Spring (Feb–May)
Best. Wildflowers and condors.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Dangerously hot. Not recommended.
Fall (Oct–Nov)
Second best season.
Winter (Dec–Jan)
Cool. Good for hiking.