Pinnacles Loop

Take the High Peaks Trail then take a left on the Tunnel Trail, then take a right at the next fork. You'll come to steps carved in the rock and pipe hand rails. You'll squeeze under a ledge and arrive at a prime place to view condors. Continue on to the next peak where you'll find a restroom and you can make a short scramble to the top. From here, head to the reservoir, keeping to the right at all forks. The entrance to the cave is right when you get to the dam, and it can become very crowded heading down the narrow stairs. Put your headlight on before you enter, and you'll have to squat or crawl in some places. In wet years, you may to step through water or try to rock hop. A short distance from the caves is the visitor center, restrooms, and drinking fountains. You'll follow the creek bed down to the river bed, then take a left. It's a long, dry hike to the Balconies caves. Instead of stairs, you have to climb up the rocks through the cave. It's a short hike back to the parking lot from here.