Pinnacles National Park
26,606
Acres
200,000/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
February through May
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Pinnacles was designated a national monument in 1908 and redesignated a national park on January 10, 2013. The dramatic rock spires are remnants of an ancient volcano that formed 23 million years ago on the other side of the San Andreas Fault.
What Pinnacles Is Known For
California condor recovery
Rock pinnacle formations
Talus caves
Spring wildflowers
Top Activities
Hiking High Peaks Trail
Exploring Bear Gulch and Balconies talus caves
Rock climbing on the pinnacles
Spotting California condors in flight
Wildflower photography in spring
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