The Bear Gulch Cave has two sections, with the lower section usually open for about 10 months of the year, and the upper section closed most of the time to protect the endangered bats that live there. The entire cave is closed from mid-May (sometimes earlier if it's a warmer Spring) to mid-July for the bats' pupping season. There are also limited openings of the whole cave for one to four weeks in March and October, depending on the presence of bats. You can check the opening status on the park's website.

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August 12, 2019

Hiking

This spot in the national park is extremely popular, and for good reason. Therefore, go EARLY in order to get parking!

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December 23, 2016

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The talus caves at Pinnacles formed when steep, narrow canyons were filled with boulders, leaving passages between the larger rocks. Trails to and through Bear Gulch Cave on the east …

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