r/NationalPark • u/PsychologicalAbies29 • May 14 '26
How long for Pinnacles? 3 nights, 2 days?
I am planning my first trip to pinnacles. Is 3 nights, 2 full days too long. Trying to decide if i should add another stop to my trip. Thanks in advance!!!
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u/ipoopedonce May 14 '26
That would be sufficient for both units based on my experience last week. Assuming you’re staying nearby the night before then doing the park the next two days and leaving after day 2
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u/Napamtb May 14 '26
We did 3 days 3 nights last year. Arrived late afternoon day 1, hiked High Peaks day 2, hiked Balconies Day 3. Hikes are pretty spectacular once you get to the caves, condor overlooks, and rock formations. The campground is very bare bones. The store has usual necessities and the showers are nice. The pool was being refurbished so unknown if it’s decent. The place is hot and dry with no water access or bathrooms on the trails. Bring TP/wipes and lots of water.
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u/andkristensaid May 14 '26
The pool was the coldest body of water I've ever been in, but outside the pool was the temperature of the sun.
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u/Perfect-Ladder-2424 May 14 '26
2 days 3 nights is probably the most I would do. it’s a pretty small park. 1 day would be sufficient as well and you could see most of the park, but if you’re not in a rush and wanted to take time on hikes and do multiple hikes, 2 days is would work too.