Updated 21 January 2025
The Raptor Advisory System has been in effect since 1988. We would like to thank you for your assistance in protecting these magnificent birds. By coming to Pinnacles and following these recommendations, you become a partner in managing the Park's resources. You are a vital component to the success of maintaining raptors. Without your cooperation, park staff could not protect the natural resources. You help make Pinnacles a special place.
Sensitive Areas
Please refrain from any rock climbing or off-trail activity within the boundaries of the following routes. Climbing routes are listed to provide orientation to sensitive areas and may not be all inclusive.
Thank you for your cooperation in the Park's efforts to protect these magnificent Natural Resources. If you have any questions, please contact a Ranger or call Research and Resource Management (831-389-4486 x4279).
Balconies / Crowley
Sensitive: All climbs on Balconies cliffs from Regular Route south to Happy Hamlin's, Balconies roof routes, Crowley Towers, The Stronghold
Okay: All Balconies climbs from Digger north to Knifeblade and Nexus, all routes at The Flumes, all climbs below Balconies Cliffs Trail including Osirus and Toogs, Smiling Simian, and Even Coyotes Do It Doggy Style
Machete Ridge
Sensitive: None
Okay: All routes
High Peaks:
Citadel
Sensitive: None
Okay: All routes
Egg
Sensitive: All routes on the Egg
Okay: All routes on Teapot Dome, Ball Pinnacle, Proclamation Pinnacle, Case Pinnacle, Arch Pinnacle, Wedge, The Owl, Hunky Dory Rock, Low Down Slab, E.T. Pinnacle
Hawkins Peak
Sensitive: Feather Canyon, Meanderthal, Rituals & Magic, Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear, Chuck, Carol, and Cuda Pinnacles, The Flakes, Where's Waldo
Okay: Tuff Dome, H&L Dome, Bynum's Spire, Spike's Peak, Big Step, The Lump, Dragonfly Dome, Smokestack, Sidehorse to Freedom Dome, The Sow, Piglet
Tunnel Trail and Central High Peaks
Sensitive: None
Okay: All routes
Resurrection Wall / Goat Rock
Sensitive: All routes on Goat Rock
Okay: All routes on Resurrection Wall including Eye Candy Crag, and all routes on Shaft, Numbskull Needle, and Western Front
Scout Peak:
Beak Peak
Sensitive: None
Okay: All routes
Generation Gap Pinnacle
Sensitive: None
Okay: All routes
Gargoyle Area
Sensitive: All routes on Gargoyle and Piedras Bonitas Cliffs
Okay: All routes on Outcast, Knuckle Ridge, and in Neglected Valley
Marmot / Yaks Area (Little Pinnacles)
Sensitive: All Yaks routes, plus Marauder
Okay: Marmot rocks (excluding Marauder), all Hanging Valley routes
Reservoir
Sensitive: All routes on The Hand and The Thumb
Okay: All routes on The Frog, Crud 'n Mud, Five Sisters, Upper Crust, Tiburcio's X, all climbs below reservoir
Pipsqueak Pinnacles
Sensitive: None
Okay: All routes
Updated 21 January 2025
