Pinnacles Visitor Center to Balconies Cave
This moderate hike is 9.4 miles round trip and should take you four to six hours to complete.
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Pinnacles Visitor Center to Balconies Cave Details
This moderate hike is 9.4 miles round trip and should take you four to six hours to complete. Departing from Pinnacles Campground, the hike features an elevation of 300 feet and travels along Chalone Creek. Follow the Bench and Old Pinnacles trails to Balconies Cave. After exploring the cave, walk the Balconies Cliffs trail to view the park's largest rock formations. Don't forget your flashlight. It's required inside the cave.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
9.4 miles
Estimated time
5 hours
Region
N/A
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