National Park · CA
25 trails · 23 places · 12 audio stories for the drive
Parkwolf’s Pinnacles ranking
1SightBear Gulch ReservoirStill water mirrors the spires above the rocky cave route.
2SightBear Gulch CaveA boulder-built cave passage leads toward Bear Gulch Reservoir.
3SightBalconies CaveA short loop turns a cliff walk into a boulder-cave scramble.
4SightPrewett Point OverlookA gentle walk to a broad overlook over volcanic spires
5SightCondor Gulch OverlookA worthwhile rocky pause before the tougher High Peaks climb.
6SightNorth Chalone PeakA long climb to Pinnacles’ highest summit and historic fire lookout.
7SightPeaks View Parking AreaPicnic tables and trail access beside a low-key peaks view
8SightBacon RanchHomestead buildings with the story of early park hospitality.
9SightDiscovery WallA technical crag where weak volcanic rock demands care.Hiking
ChallengingCondor Gulch to High Peaks Loop5.3 mi · 4 hrA strenuous circuit through volcanic spires and an exposed, narrow ridge.
ModerateMoses Spring to Rim Trail Loop2.2 mi · 1.5 hrA short loop linking Bear Gulch’s cave, reservoir, and rim.
ChallengingJuniper Canyon Trail Loop4.3 mi · 3 hrSteep rock steps, narrow ledges and a tunnel through the High Peaks.
ModerateBalconies Cliffs-Cave Loop2.4 mi · 1.5 hrDark caves and high cliffs in one short Pinnacles loopChallengingHigh Peaks to Balconies Cave Loop8.4 mi · 4.5 hrNarrow spires, carved steps, and a dark cave in one loop.
ChallengingHigh Peaks to Bear Gulch Loop6.7 mi · 4.5 hrA steep ridge climb, tight rock passages, and a shaded return.
EasyPrewett Point Trail1 mi · 36 minAn easy hillside loop with sweeping views of the High Peaks.
ModerateOld Pinnacles Trail to Balconies Cave5.4 mi · 3.5 hrA cave passage and cliffside loop beneath Machete Ridge.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Pinnacles Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Pinnacles National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Bear Gulch Cave and Reservoir“You're coming up on the Bear Gulch walking area, the starting point for the cave and reservoir. The moderate Moses Spring and Rim Trail loop is about two point two miles; allow an hour and a half to two hours.”
Plays as you drive up to Bear Gulch Reservoir in the Parkwolf Pinnacles Tour Guide.
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47 sightingsCalifornia CondorMost seen around 1 PMSighting map
26 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
19 sightingsChipmunkMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
33 sightingsTurkey VultureMost seen around noonSighting map
26 sightingsAcorn WoodpeckerMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
16 sightingsSteller's JayMost seen around 8 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Pinnacles. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.