Do I need a permit to hike North Wilderness Trail to Old Pinnacles Trail and Balconies Cave Loop?

No, North Wilderness Trail to Old Pinnacles Trail and Balconies Cave Loop does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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North Wilderness Trail to Old Pinnacles Trail and Balconies Cave Loop route map

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Pinnacles National Park/California

North Wilderness Trail to Old Pinnacles Trail and Balconies Cave Loop

Paicines, California

9.5 mi

Distance

2,362 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 47m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't have an editorial description for North Wilderness Trail to Old Pinnacles Trail and Balconies Cave Loop in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:330 ft

Max:633 ft

720 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

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Operator:831-389-4486
Address:5000 East Entrance Road · Paicines, CA · 95043

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.