The Best Hiking in Paicines

Pinnacles Campground is accessible from the east side of the park, and you generally lose cell service about 20 minutes before the park entrance. The campground offers tent camping, group camping, and a handful of RV sites. The tent and group sites have individual picnic tables and fire rings, an...

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 ...

This hike can begin at Old Pinnacles Trailhead (East Entrance) or Chaparral Trailhead (West Entrance) and can be hiked in either direction. This description is from Old Pinnacles Trailhead, hiking clockwise, which gets the most demanding part of the hike done first. From Old Pinnacles Trailhead w...

Old Pinnacles Trail to Balconies is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Paicines, California.

Old Pinnacles, Balconies Cliffs, Juniper Canyon, High Peaks and Bench Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Soledad, California.

Condor Gulch Overlook Loop via Peaks View Area is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Paicines, California.

High Peaks Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Paicines, California.

Peaks View Day Use Area to Old Pinnacles Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Paicines, California.

It’s hard to believe how many people don’t know about this place, which was newly designated as a National Park in January 2013. Pinnacles National Park is hidden just south of San Jose in the Gabilan Mountains, and is a short drive for anyone living in the Bay Area.With beautiful rock spires pie...

High Peaks and Bear Gulch Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Paicines, California.

Balconies Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Paicines, California.

Balconies Trail to Machete Ridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Paicines, California.

Old Pinnacles Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Soledad, California.

Pinnacles National Park is located just over two hours outside of San Francisco (depending on the traffic). It was designated the 59th national park in 2013 and while it is small it offers beautiful views and unique wildlife viewing. Keep an eye out for California condors on this hike! This trail...

Start the hike from the Bear Gulch Trail Parking lot.  While pulling in, the trail head is on the left.  The Trail is marked Reservoir, Caves, and High Peaks.  Continue down the trail until faced with a junction.  Make sure to admire rock formations while hiking!At the junction take the Bear Gulc...

Moses Spring Trail to Bear Gulch Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Paicines, California.