• A spadefoot toad looking straight at the viewer, only his eyes are visible. Photo by Paul Johnson

    Pinnacles

    National Park California

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  • No Fires - Fire Danger Very High - No Fuego

    No Fires in the campground, no smoking on the trails. Observe these rules to protect park resources. No se permite fumar en los senderos, tampoco se permite las fogatas en el campamento. Proteja los recursos del parque y respete las advertencias.

Climbing

Pinnacles National Monument offers a variety of climbing routes that range from easy topropes to the multi-pitch climbs along Machete Ridge.

If you've never climbed at Pinnacles and you're planning a trip. please take some time to read our safety advisory and general faq. If you'll be coming during January - July, please take a look at our raptor advisories to ensure that you avoid sensitive areas.

Enjoy a safe trip!

  • Clint Cummins; Climbing Pages Clint Cummins; Climbing Pages

    Pinnacles climbing information. Read More

  • Friends of Pinnacles Friends of Pinnacles

    A nonprofit organization for Pinnacles climbers. Read More

  • Raptor Advisories Raptor Advisories

    Information about seasonal raptor advisories for climbers and off-trail hikers Read More

Did You Know?

A close-up view of rhyolite breccia

Rhyolitic breccia is the rock that the High Peaks and other rock formations at Pinnacles are made of. Rhyolite breccia is composed of lava sand, ash, and angular chunks of rock that were explosively ejected from the Pinnacles Volcano.