Best Hike at Pinnacles National Park - Watching Condors from the High Peaks Trail

Pinnacles National Park's best hike is the 6.5 mile High Peaks Trail which rises up from the valley floor among the Pinnacles and flying condors.
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[@Chuck8541]

Beautiful views from that over look

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes there sure are

[@TheOnion12]

Holy crap those stairs at 5:30 are insane

[@stevesalter1138]

Thank you. I’ll be there in a few weeks. Another helpful video.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Have seen another KZbin video on Pinnacles National Park, doesn't look too crowded and looks interesting going to have to visit someday.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes it’s not so crowded so a great place to visit in the cooler months

[@georgespencer3973]

Thank you, Alice. I didn’t know this park existed.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Gladly it was established as a National park in 2013

[@KeithHoltupthepeak]

I carry a life straw on every hike. I haven't had to use it, but I like having it. Better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it! Loved the video, another great hike and fantastic footage!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes me too and this new series is even better because it’s really great for backpacking

[@KeithHoltupthepeak]

@@AliceFordAdventures It looked cool for sure. I like that you can refill your water bottle with it. If things keep going the way they are with prices, it might be good to have one just to have it.

[@garyostrowski4149]

One of my all time favorite finds and place to hike. I used to drive there from San Jose and Santa Clara frequently.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Awesome it is a really cool park

[@garyostrowski4149]

@@AliceFordAdventures Yes indeed. I'm talking 25 years ago. I don't remember the Ca Condors being a highlight. I wonder if that is relatively new. Probably not. I used to take the long trail all of the time. Then hang in the parking lot until sunset for the ride back.

[@weebstrong]

I was just here last week! Went on a Monday and I felt like I had to the park to myself for a few hours, it was amazing. Thank you for showing us this experience!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That’s awesome

[@barryminor616]

Going next week and looking for pointers for views and NEW adventures

[@normancarbajal5154]

Nice Alice, hiking in hot weather can be very challenging 😥…

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes it sure can

[@arturocubos4077]

We love you ALICE

[@mandyself5447]

I loved when you helped out the spider. Great video.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Mandy 😊

[@rb2123]

You are brave to be out hiking in 100 degree weather at 4pm. That is the hottest time of the day.

[@jasoncombs7545]

Congrats on conquering all the parks. Perhaps your top 10, well, top 9, California national parks list is forthcoming. Alltrails says 1,630 ft. elevation gain but I imagine the heat makes it feel higher. Good information because the sun is a formidable opponent when I'm roaming the Earth. I'd be swimming, rather than drinking, in that lake. Seeing a condor up close would be neat.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

The heat certainly was a big factor. It was so nice to be up at the top though with a nice breeze

[@pauljohnson1129]

Great video Alice would have loved to have seen a bit more of the place.Thank you for taking us along with you

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes you will be able to in my full park guide out soon

[@pauljohnson1129]

Looking forward to it 😀 thank you take care

[@rdw952]

We lived in Hollister, CA for 15 years, visited PInnacles many times, but...you must do this by May at the latest. Pleasant weather, much greener, and wildflowers everywhere! Good for birds as well. Did a moonlight hike there once which is a great time of "day" to avoid sunburn.

[@ryangrant4342]

I just did this hike today and started at 6am…it helped that it was 37 when I started and 46 when I finished haha.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Ha yeah that’s some nice temps. This time of year is really great for visiting the park I hope you had a great time

[@2manysigns]

That was fun : )

[@adventureawaits5003]

What an awesome experience Alice climbing between the rocks with the cliff must have had your adrenaline flowing thanks for sharing

[@johneason6540]

I have not hiked this park, but I will. But I recently hiked Grand Canyon r2r2r and saw condors on the way out on the Bright angel trail. Thanks fot the info.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Amazing. I am planning to do that hike in the fall

[@michaelwalters1886]

Just so awesome! I don't get much opportunity to watch your videos as I would prefer. Thanks Alice for sharing your adventures.

[@ThaneR0248]

100 degrees, does not even break a sweat!!! great video!

[@tomsorensen158]

Another awesome video. That place looks amazing. Thanks for all the history you throw in as well. Thanks for taking us along!

[@opticracer3927]

8:14 Yeah!! 🐿

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Someone for sure has been feeding these guys 😆

[@opticracer3927]

@@AliceFordAdventures yeah he was like hi, what do you have for me? Nothing? Ok bye 😅

[@billcushman6780]

Another really good video, thank you for taking us along. Very inspiring.

[@Erlan79]

beautiful viewrs great sharing my friend

[@JohnDoe-sp5np]

Great video. Leaving the comment to support the channel. :)))

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you John

[@radisson8627]

Thanks for sharing Alice. Amazing to see condors gliding. Water is the most essential on a hot day, taking breaks in the shade from time to time. Keep on hiking! 🇨🇦🏔🥾😎

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes i certainly did find some shade throughout on this hot hike

[@Dinoxt12]

Adventure Gal...up with the Big Birds today...and look at you with your hair pulled back...cutie.

[@ervinslens]

Stunning shots and the whole trail is just gorgeous. Amazing views😍😍

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It is surely a beautiful trail

[@ajssgt3061]

يا سيدتي انتي امراة جميلة الروح وصدقة القلب وذكية العقل وطموحة للمستقبل ابتسمة الربيع

[@terrybessler5570]

Loved the views from that trail and you being buzzed by the 2 condors. We were there this year in late April. We really enjoyed the talus cave trails...need a headlamp and hands free in some areas. The east side talus caves are more kid friendly than the west ones, but challenging and fun.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes I visited that area too that video will be out soon

[@brianjohnston6132]

Awesome!!! One of the national parks I haven't seen, and now I know what trail to do. I hope my hike goes as well as your's. Wow! Those two condors flying right over you was EPIC. I always enjoy your videos. You cover the important details with good and concise descriptions. I appreciate your no fluff style of highlighting a place. You make it about the location, and not yourself like so many travel blog people. Where's next? For me, I'm driving to Alaska next month. Over 60 hours driving plus day stops at Glacier NP, Waterton NP, Banff NP, Jasper NP, Wrangell St. Elias NP, and hope to squeeze in a day trip to fly into Gates of the Arctic NP and (if all goes perfect) Katmai NP. I'll pass along all my hot travel tips with ya afterwards. Thanks again for the info. Oh yeah, and love LifeStraw. It makes backpacking so much easier, but more importantly it's been instrumental across the globe in providing clean water to people during crises. Everyone on the planet needs one.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Wow what an adventure that sounds like I’m at Glacier now just finished backpacking out to Red Eagle Lake off to Finland next month

[@brianjohnston6132]

@@AliceFordAdventures In Glacier, Mt. Siyeh is a great hike. Going up to the summit is a ROUGH hike and you can just go up to Siyeh Pass if it's too much. Also, Mt Oberlin is a nice and short, but rewarding, hike to the summit. The trailhead starts at the visitor center that's on top of Going to the Sun Rd. The best hike though? Highline Trail! Stay at the cabins that are on it if possible. It's one of the best hikes I've done in the entire country. Finland sounds awesome! I'm gonna guess you're chasing the northern lights. Enjoy and I look forward to the highlight vid.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@brianjohnston6132 THANKS Brian, unfortunately all those areas of Glacier are still closed. Hoping we can go explore the Pole bridge area though on Friday.

[@JohnnyontheTrail]

Great hike and an awesome video. Looks like such a beautiful place. Are permits required to hike there?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

No permits required for these hikes nope

[@gbullock2598]

👍🏾

[@yobwoc1000]

Alice, how do you make sure you don't get lost while hiking? Thabks

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I follow the trail and also almost always download an offline map on Alltrails

[@yobwoc1000]

@@AliceFordAdventures helpful thanks

[@gbullock2598]

Im still trying to conquer the mst.