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Pinnacles National Monument "Return of the Condor" - Pinnacles Artist in Residence Linda Bjornson
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An Ancient Volcanic Field

Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcanic field. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement.


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California Condors at Pinnacles

Pinnacles National Monument is a release site for the endangered California condor, and the birds can sometimes be seen from hiking trails throughout the park.


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Talus Caves

Check the status of the two talus caves at Pinnacles: the Bear Gulch Cave and the Balconies Cave. Flashlights are required for hikes through the caves.


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Wildflowers

During the spring, dozens of varieties of wildflowers can be found on each trail at Pinnacles. Our illustrated wildflower checklist will help you identify many of the common Pinnacles flowers. 


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Rock Climbing

Interested in climbing at Pinnacles? Check here first for information about raptor advisories, safety tips, and links to climbing organizations.


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Climate Friendly Parks
Pinnacles National Monument is part of The Climate Friendly Parks program that provides parks with the tools and resources to address climate change.
 

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Pinnacles National Monument
5000 Highway 146
Paicines, CA 95043-9762

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Park Headquarters
(831) 389-4486

Visitor Information
(831) 389-4485

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(831) 389-4489

Climate

Spring, fall, and winter are the most popular times to visit Pinnacles National Monument. Summers are hot and dry, and hikers need to be prepared for extreme temperatures.
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A Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt

Did You Know?
Pinnacles, Muir Woods, and the Grand Canyon were all set aside as national monuments in the span of seven days in January 1908 by Teddy Roosevelt.
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Last Updated: January 31, 2012 at 14:46 MST

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