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Time: April 3, 2011 from 10:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Pinnacles National Monument
Come join us for a hike. The Santa Cruz area men's hiking group (sc-hikers) will be making it's annual spring time trek to see the wildflowers and other sights of the Pinnacles National Monument. We're a very low-key and friendly group. We're a men-only group and do monthly hikes around the Santa Cruz area... but, everyone is welcome at the Pinacles.
We're meeting up at 10:30 am at the Chapparal parking lot (west entrance) and we'll do an 8.5 mile strenuous hike to the high peaks and to the balconies cave.
High Peaks–Balconies Cave Loop
8.4 mile loop, 5-6 hours
elevation gain: 1,540 feet
Strenuous
Begin by climbing into the High Peaks, and the rest of the loop is downhill or flat. Return along the Old Pinnacles and Balconies trails, going over or through the cave. Flashlight required in cave.
Bring plenty of water
A hat & sunscreen
Flashlight for the caves
The National Park Service charges $5 per car for entrance.
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