2022.10: Balconies Cliffs Trail, Pinnacles National Park, California, USA

Location: Balconies Cliffs Trail, Pinnacles National Park, California, USA

Date: 2022.10

Photographer: Jesen

Camera: Nikon D850

Retouch: Adobe Photoshop

Copyright: www.haomingxiong.com

Climb steadily up the balconies cliffs trail, rising to a shelf overlooking the thin canyon, flanked by high walls laced with vertical and horizontal streaks. As the path approaches its high point, views unfold to the broader valley of the Chalone Creek drainage. Up to the left, hikers will see the iconic chimneys of the Balconies, a striking rock face with several climbing routes. Soon the Balconies Cliffs Trail drops down and around a minor ravine and reverts southward to the streambed, connecting with the Balconies Cave Trail. Bear right here, embarking on a short and meandering walk through shady glens and narrows to the start of the cave.

JESEN Photo