Trona Pinnacles

Hike to the high point of the Trona Pinnacles

Road trip to outer space! Tufa Pinnacles that formed under an ancient sea. Hike to the high point for as close to an aerial view as you can get. A half-mile adventure that you can keep tame or turn into short Class III climb.
  • Trailhead:

    Parked below the high point at (35.617718, -117.369038).

  • Difficulty:

    Easy on the north side, Class III on the south side approach.

  • Aesthetic Rating:

    As close to hiking on the surface of another planet as you can get.

  • Distance:

    Less than a mile.

  • Type:

    Dayhike

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