Accessibility

Resources and Information

Pinnacles National Park is dedicated to ensuring all visitors can enjoy its facilities, trails, and services. Here's a breakdown of accessibility features throughout the park:

Facilities

• Visitor Contact Centers: Both the east and west visitor contact centers are fully ADA accessible.
• Restrooms: The restrooms at the West Pinnacles Contact Station are fully accessible.
• Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available at both entrances, located conveniently near facilities.
• Picnic Areas: While picnic areas can be accessed by wheelchair, some assistance may be needed.

Park Brochures

• Park brochures are available in multiple formats, including audio-described versions and text-only formats, to accommodate different needs.

Accessible Trails

• East Side:

  • Bench Trail: A recently hardened and graded section of the Bench Trail is now accessible for visitors using wheelchairs. This gently rolling trail passes through oak woodlands and offers scenic views of the High Peaks rock formation. The trailhead is located at the Peaks View Picnic Area near the east entrance.
    

• West Side:

  • Chaparral Area: Visitors can enjoy views of Pinnacles' most stunning geological formations directly from or near the parking area.
  • Prewett Point Trail: This newly constructed accessible trail is less than a mile long and offers panoramic views of the High Peaks and Balconies Cliffs. The trail begins at the West Pinnacles Contact Station.

Website Accessibility

We are committed to making our website accessible to visitors using assistive technologies. If you experience any issues accessing information on our site, please send us an email or by call [phone] for assistance.