
Overview
About Pinnacles National Park.
Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have formed a striking terrain of rocky spires and deep canyons. Visitors can explore diverse environments, from chaparral and oak woodlands to the cool, shaded depths of canyon floors.
Weather
Pinnacles National Park has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, and mild winters with moderate precipitation. The park is several miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. A wider variation in seasonal temperatures can be expected in the local area. Summers are hot with temperatures above 100 degrees. Winters are cooler with highs in the 60s. Big swings in temperature occur between day and night, year round.
Entrance Fees
This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle up to 15 passengers to Pinnacles East Entrance and West Entrance.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles, scooters, or similar motorized vehicles with up to 4 total passengers to Pinnacles East Entrance and West Entrance.
This entry fee is for a single person traveling on foot or by bicycle. It is valid for 1-7 days to Pinnacles East Entrance and West Entrance.
Non-commercial groups traveling in vehicles that have a capacity of 16 passengers or more pay $15 per person up to the maximums listed for commercial groups with comparable passenger capacity ($40 or $100). People 15 years old or younger, anyone with a pass that may be used for park entry, and drivers hired for transportation only are exempt from the per person fee.
The charge for vehicles with a seating capacity of 1-6 passengers is $30. This entrance fee is for commercial tours of one or more people traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price.
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Become a Junior Ranger at Pinnacles National Park
10-30 Minutesjunior ranger programs
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Biking in Pinnacles National Park
biking, road biking
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Birdwatching in Pinnacles National Park
birds, birdwatching
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Hike Bacon-Butterfield Ranch Trail
30-60 MinutesEast Side Trails, Easy Hikes, Bicycle and pet friendly
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Hike Balconies Cliffs Trail to Balconies Cave Trail Loop
1-2 HoursWest Side Trails, Moderate Hikes, Loop Hike, Cave Hike
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Hike Bench Trail to Balconies Cave Trail
4-6 HoursEast Side Trails, Moderate Hikes, Cave Hike
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Hike Bench Trail to South Wilderness Trail
3-4 HoursEast Side Trails, Moderate Hikes
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Hike Bench Trail to Sycamore Trail
1-2 HoursEast Side Trails, Moderate Hikes
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Hike Chalone Peak Trail
3-5 HoursEast Side Trails, Strenuous Hikes, Highest Peak
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