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Fifth Sister
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Access, closures, permits & safety
From Bear Gulch Day Use Area, use the marked climber access toward the reservoir and The Sisters; consult the linked area guide for the final spur to Fifth Sister.
Park only in marked spaces at Bear Gulch Day Use Area or another designated east-side lot. NPS notes that lots can fill; the east and west entrances have no connecting road.
NPS reports that all 2026 climbing and raptor advisory areas reopened July 6. Check current advisories and onsite signs before visiting; east-side trails have day-use access, with no overnight parking outside the campground.
NPS warns of loose rock and long runouts at Pinnacles. Wear a helmet, assess anchors and rock quality, and climb with a partner.
Closures and permit rules can change without notice. Recheck the official land manager before departure.
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About this crag
Fifth Sister is a documented climbing formation on the east side of Pinnacles National Park, California, near the Bear Gulch climbing corridor.
Recommended equipment
Bring equipment appropriate to the climbing style and local conditions. A helmet is strongly recommended.
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