Hike the Old Pinnacle Trail in Pinnacles National Park

Start at the Old Pinnacles Trailhead and embark on a roughly 9 mile long adventure surrounded by amazing geological rock formations and natural landscapes. Bask in the peace of nature... meander through meadows alongside the West Fork of Chalone Creek and into Old Pinnacles. 

Continuing on at the next junction-hang left and trek on to the Balconies Cave Trail. Adventure through the Balconies Cave and climb into the awe inspiring cavern and proceed along a slot canyon. Outside the cave, appreciate the astounding rock formations known as the Balconies. Walk through meadows towards the Chaparral Parking lot. Once here restrooms are available if needed.  

Once back on the trail ascension into the Spires of the High Peaks Trail via the Juniper Canyon Trail will begin. Don't forget to admire the views from multiple points! Hang left towards Tunnel Trail and continue to clamber up into the peaks. Hike through awe inspiring rock spires heading back down to the Bench Trail. At this point turn left and soon turn right onto the Old Pinnacles trail. Once back on the Old Pinnacles Trail...presently find yourself arriving back at the Old Pinnacles Trailhead-the starting point of today's adventure. 

Pinnacles National Park is a place of mesmerizing beauty and peace and is certainly worth the time and a prolonged visit!  If you are heading home via I-5 North stop in Gustine California at Pea Soup Andersen's to refuel and prepare for the next adventure.