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When is the best time to visit Pinnacles National Park?

I’ve resided in Sacramento for years, but it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that someone told me to visit Pinnacles National Park. I hadn’t heard of it, but it definitely intrigues me. What’s the best time to visit Pinnacles National Park?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Pinnacles National Park is one of the best-kept secrets in
California
. With only 200,000 visitors a year, it’s one of the least-visited national parks, but it’s also the seventh smallest, so it’s easy to explore the whole park in just a weekend. The best time to visit Pinnacles National Park is in the winter, as the park doesn’t experience snowfall and the temperatures are mild.
Some of the top things to do in Pinnacles National Park on your trip are:
  • If you go in late winter or even early spring, grab your camera and look for fields of beautiful wildflowers.
  • Hike the Bear Gulch Cave Trail, which takes you through caves and narrow canyons.
  • Go rock climbing at one of 300 designated climbing areas throughout the park.
  • Grab a pair of binoculars and try to spot the majestic California condor. With a 9-foot wingspan, it shouldn’t be all that hard to see!
While Pinnacles National Park is only three hours from Sacramento, it’s in a remote area where you wouldn’t want to get stranded. Consider adding
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