Directions

From King City: Take Metz Road to Shirtail Canyon Road (146E), turn right. Continue until you reach the visitor center. 35 minutes

From Soledad: Head northeast on East St toward Front St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto CA-146 E/Metz Rd. Turn left onto CA-146 E. 30 minutes

Distance and hiking conditions

This peaceful, 4 mile out and back single-track trail takes you from the Chaparral Picnic area and the Jawbone Parking area to Prewett Point and back. Prewett Point offers expansive views of the High Peaks and the Balconies Cliffs.

The trail begins by traveling next to the West Fork of Chalone Creek. There is a wooden footbridge across the creek. The trail begins to climb to the viewpoint after that. The dominant ecosystem along the trail is shrubby chaparral. You won't have much shade along this hike. You can also access this trail from the West Pinnacles Visitor Contact Station and the Prewett Point Trail.

Dogs?

Dogs are not allowed at Pinnacles.

Lunch option?

Pack a lunch. We will take a lunch break on the trail, or just after the hike.

Other Activities?

None planned

Weather conditions

Partly cloudy, high of 65 degrees predicted.