An area of Pinnacles National Monument is closed to the public for the reintroduction of the California condor. This closure will help the condors learn to live in the wild without becoming accustomed to humans. About 960 acres are closed, which is less than 4% of the Monument.

No hiking trails are affected.

The following areas, based on the Mount Diablo Meridian, San Benito County, and within the boundaries of Pinnacles National Monument, CA, are closed to public access, use of fire, and smoking:

1) Township 17 South, Range 8 East, Western 1/2 of Section 5, approx. 320 acres.

2) Township 17 South, Range 8 East, Southern 3/4 of Section 6, approx. 480 acres.

3) Township 17 South, Range 8 East, Northern 1/4 of Section 7, approx. 160 acres.

4) Township 17 South, Range 8 East, Northern 1/4 of Section 6, lands 1200 feet above sea level altitude and southeast of Highway 146, approximately 140 acres.

5) Township 16 South, Range 8 East, Southern 3/4 of Section 31, lands 1200 feet above sea level altitude and southeast of Highway 146, approximately 150 acres.

The closed areas are marked with "Area Closed" signs.