Moderate
Trails
Trails in Pinnacles National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Juniper Canyon Trail
Steep switchbacks to airy High Peaks, handrails, and a rock tunnel
Challenging
Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop
Spiny spires, condors, and cliffside stairs on a gutsy loop
Challenging
High Peaks Trail
Steep, airy ridges, carved steps, and eye-level condor views.
Challenging
High Peaks to Balconies Cave Loop
Carved-in-rock heights meet a headlamp-only cave and condors
Moderate
Condor Gulch Trail
Short, steep climb to big High Peaks views and likely condors.
Moderate
Balconies Cave Trail
Short, scrambly talus cave with big cliff views—pure Pinnacles fun.
Moderate
Old Pinnacles Trail
Creekside stroll to talus caves, cliffs, and likely condor sightings
Moderate
Moses Spring Trail
Short cave-to-reservoir sampler of dramatic volcanic rock
Easy
Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
Short cave and reservoir loop with big payoff for little effort
Moderate
Rim Trail
Short loop of caves, reservoir, and rim views in Bear Gulch
Easy
Balconies Cliffs Trail
Short loop with airy cliff views and a flashlight-only cave.
Moderate
Balconies Cliffs-Cave Loop
Short, scrambly loop through a dark talus cave and big cliff views
Challenging
Chalone Peak Trail
Longest views in Pinnacles from the park’s high point—bring water
Challenging
North Wilderness Trail
Rugged, quiet loop with cairned creekbeds and a Balconies finale.
Easy
Prewett Point Trail
Easy west side loop to sweeping Pinnacles and Balconies views
Moderate
Tunnel Trail
Short, steep climb to a cool rock tunnel and condor views
Challenging
South Chalone Peak Trail
A quiet, sun-baked ridge push to the southern Chalone high point.
Moderate
South Wilderness Trail
Quiet oak savanna ramble with wildlife and a seasonal creek.
Easy
