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Current Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Climbing Closure on Machete Ridge

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Climbing Closure on Machete Ridge Machete Ridge is temporarily closed to protect natural resources. See www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/advisory.htm for more details.

Information

• High Volume of Weekend Traffic

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, High Volume of Weekend Traffic Weekends can be very busy. Expect parking lots at trailheads to fill by 9:00 am.

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Weather Forecast

Check the current weather forecast for Pinnacles National Park from the National Weather Service

Fire Danger
Moderate

Campfires and charcoal grills may be used with caution. Please ensure that all fires are properly extinguished.

Talus Cave Closure Status

Both the Bear Gulch and Balconies Caves are subject to closures due to Townsends big eared bat activity or dangerous conditions such as high water during and after storms. Check here for the current Talus Cave Status.