サンベニート郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

While this place is named after the majestic inhabitants of the park, it is actually not the best place to see them. Not that they are ever in a single place, as they are free-flying with an expanding territory, but there are better chances of spotting them near the High Peaks, or, perhaps surprisingly, a little south of the park's campground.

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.

This trail does indeed offer amazing views of the Pinnacles at Hawkins Peak! Just be careful on the way down to the parking lot, it is true you might run into some creepy crawlies.

A high and airy trail that offers impressive views of the park. It connects the Bear Gulch Reservoir with the High Peaks Trail and it passes through several popular climbing locations.

Teaching Rock is one of the most popular climbing destinations within Pinnacles National Park, especially amongst beginners (hence its name).

Along Moses Spring Trail, which runs above the trail that goes through Bear Gulch Cave, you can get some really nice views across Bear Gulch. This is a family-friendly hike that goes through one of the most popular areas of the park.

The Park's West entrance is open daily from 7:30 am until 8 pm. The Visitor Contact Station opens at 9 am Friday thru Tuesday. This entrance is better for day hikes since camping is not allowed.

This trailhead features a parking lot, toilets, a water fountain, and an adjacent picnic area with the same name. The name comes from the most popular kind of vegetation in Pinnacles National Park, the Chaparral, which covers around 82% of the park grounds at least partially.