Nice hike, especially when it's hot, this part is a little more shadowed. Flashlight strongly recommended. May be seasonally closed, see Park's website in advance.

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March 4, 2024

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Prepare for cold knee deep water and stony ground. It is best to take the entrance from the other side of the cave. A headlamp comes in handy later on since the caves are very dark.

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The Balconies Cave Trail in Pinnacles National Park is an adventurous moderate loop, immersing hikers in unique geological formations and thrilling dark, wet talus caves requiring a headlamp, often with …

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: San Benito County, California, United States

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