Pinnacles National Park

Balconies Cliffs as seen from the inside of the Balconies Caves
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.
Map showing location of park.
Boulders in the Balconies Cave.
Photo by National Park Service/Oscar Garcia
Light falling on tree
Photo by National Park Service/Oscar Garcia
A Tarantula walking
Photo by National Park Service/Oscar Garcia
A massive rock spire with California condors flying above the peak.
Photo by NPS Photo/ Katherine Fielding
Rock formations appear behind a grassy hillside covered with oak trees and purple and yellow flowers
Photo by NPS Photo