Pinnacles National Park Camp and Explore - SBC
We will head to Pinnacles National Park in Central California for a 3-night, 4-day trip exploring the unique landscape. We will explore chaparral, oak woodlands, and canyon bottoms. We will also hike into rare talus caves and see towering rock spires teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor. The campsite even has a pool, so don't forget your suit. In addition to exploring the park we will head to the coast to enjoy some cooler temperatures and coastal scenery.
Trip Cost
SRWC Member: $130
Faculty, Staff, Non-Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $160
Affiliate: $175
Sponsored Guest: $190
Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign-Up Deadline
March 18, 2025 @ 6pm
Activity Level
2 – Active
Trip Departs From
CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Itinerary
Day 1: We are going to meet at the SRWC at 8am and have a six hour drive to the park. We will set up camp and stargaze in the night before heading to bed.
Day2: The group will head to the Condor Gulch Trail to High Peaks Trail Loop, a challenging 5.6-mile hike with a 1,633-foot elevation gain that typically takes about four hours to complete. After the hike, the group returns to camp to refill supplies before visiting the visitor center. The day wraps up with some relaxing time at the pool, with the possibility of adding the Bacon Ranch hike for those interested.
Day 3: The day begins with participants waking up and packing their belongings before departing for the west side of Pinnacles National Park, an approximately 1-hour and 20-minute drive. Once there, they will embark on the Balconies Cave Trail, a scenic hike known for its unique rock formations and talus caves. After completing the hike, the group will begin the drive back to campus, which includes a stop for dinner along the way and arriving back at campus around 9PM.
Food
5 meals are included, starting with dinner on day 1 (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners)
2 meals are not included (1 lunch and 1 dinner)
Hygiene and Comfort
We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to flush toilets and there are coin operated showers. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars. Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft and hard soil.
Registration Opens 1/21/25 @ 8am