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Title: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: djh650 on February 19, 2020, 06:13:31 PM: I'd like to camp, but climb on machete
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: Gavin on February 19, 2020, 08:04:52 PM: If you hike from the campground via the Bench Trail and the Old Pinnacles Trail, you are probably looking at a 2-hour walk to the base of Machete (and another 30 minutes or so from there if you're planning on climbing from the Old Original side). If you're a very fast hiker, maybe a bit less time.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: clink on February 19, 2020, 08:18:49 PM: Quote
I'd like to camp, but climb on machete

Do you own a portaledge? :)
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: Zay on February 22, 2020, 03:02:30 PM: FWIW It's a flat, painless hike.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: waldo on February 23, 2020, 09:14:24 AM: Quote from: clink on February 19, 2020, 08:18:49 PM
Do you own a portaledge? :)

Not necessary, unless you crave fresh air. The slightly tilted meadow at the base of the long midway rappels has always tempted me.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: F4? on February 23, 2020, 06:19:42 PM: Waldo, I say stock a camp up there, some firewood, tent, beer, lots of beer.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: waldo on February 23, 2020, 07:02:42 PM: Quote from: F4? on February 23, 2020, 06:19:42 PM
Waldo, I say stock a camp up there, some firewood, tent, beer, lots of beer.

Beer is all that's really needed.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: F4? on February 23, 2020, 07:17:54 PM: Well a thatch of Astro turf, driver and a few dozen golf balls would help pass the time.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: climberdude on March 02, 2020, 04:45:19 PM: Get an early start and park at Old Pinnacles parking area (very limited parking). Hike towards the west side. I often find it is faster to take the Balcones Trail rather than going through the caves. I think Gavin's times could be greatly improved on if you are fast hiker. I would consider up to two hours to the start of Old Original either way.
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: F4? on March 02, 2020, 06:39:36 PM: What about the secret tunnel through the monument?
Title: Re: How long is the hike from east side to west side?
Post by: Gavin on March 03, 2020, 08:16:25 AM: Quote from: climberdude on March 02, 2020, 04:45:19 PM
Get an early start and park at Old Pinnacles parking area (very limited parking). Hike towards the west side. I often find it is faster to take the Balcones Trail rather than going through the caves. I think Gavin's times could be greatly improved on if you are fast hiker. I would consider up to two hours to the start of Old Original either way.

I agree if you start from the Old Pinnacles trailhead that the hiking time is significantly shorter... But note that I did mention "If you start from the Pinnacles Campground..." and accounted for the extra hiking time on the Bench Trail.

From the Old Pinnacles trailhead, I would say two hours to the start of Old Original is about right, or perhaps a bit less if you are hiking fast.