Pinnacles National Park is named for the impressive rocky peaks which were formed thousands of years ago as a result volcanic activity. Today the park offers an exceptionally scenic recreational area for nature lovers and adventurers who can spend their days exploring more than 30 miles of trails. To find out which of the many trails will best suit your skills you can drop into one of the three Visitor’s Centers for maps and other info. Other activities include camping at the Pinnacles Campground, rock-climbing, cave-touring and wildlife watching. Of particular interest to birders are the resident populations of condors, woodpeckers and raptors.

Pinnacles National Park, 5000 Highway 146, Paicines, CA 95043, Phone: 831-389-4486

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