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Pinnacles National Monument |
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| Pinnacles National Monument offers great outdoor adventure for your next family vacation. There is hiking through unique geological spires and rock formations, rock climbing, picnicking, camping, and talus caves to be explored as well as fantastic wildlife viewing. Continue reading for further information on Pinnacles National Monument. Photo from www.Pinnacles.AreaParks.com
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Uniqueness - Pinnacles National Monument gets its name from rock spires and crags that are remnants of an ancient volcano. The volcano eroded over millions of years as it moved northward along the San Andreas Faul... (click here for more)
Facts - 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.
Pinnacles National Monument began as a volcano th... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The monument is open for day use every day of the year. The east side of the monument is open 24 hours a day for hiking. An automatic gate at the west entrance of the monument opens each morning at 7:... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - From the first settlers of Bear Valley and a group of World War I Veterans to several different government agencies, Pinnacles has had early, continuous and prudent protection for over a century. The ... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons a... (click here for more)
Flora - Weather profoundly influences vegetation, and broadleaf chaparral is one of the vegetation types adapted to the Monument’s summer heat and drought, as well as to the daily temperature extremes. Compos... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - There are two caves to explore at Pinnacles, Bear Gulch Cave and the Balconies Cave. The Bear Gulch Cave provides a home to a colony of Townsend's big-eared bats as they hibernate in winter and raise ... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Every major riparian corridor in Pinnacles National Monument contains a trail, active road, or inactive road. A comprehensive study, by NPS-WRD and PINN, indicates that many of the roads and trails ar... (click here for more)
Weather - Spring, fall, and winter are the most popular times to visit Pinnacles National Monument. During the spring, high temperatures are usually in the 60s and 70s, though nights can be chilly, with lows in... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - There are no concessionaire services within the Monument, so you will need to bring everything that you will need for your visit. This includes drinking water, food and beverages, flashlights and hiki... (click here for more)
Wildlife - The Monument has relatively abundant populations of wildlife. The diverse habitats support a rich fauna – especially of birds, reptiles and bees. According to Western scientific knowledge, Pinnacles’... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Do not feed wildlife. Wild animals such as squirrels, pigs, raccoons, and birds are commonly seen at the Pinnacles Campground. They can pass diseases to humans, and can even be aggressive if they beco... (click here for more)
Fees - A single vehicle fee is $5.00. This fee covers entrance by vehicle to both districts of the Monument for seven days, and is valid for everyone in the vehicle.
Walk-ins are $3.00. This fee covers p... (click here for more)
Camping - Pinnacles Campground is located near the east entrance of the park and offers 149 tent, group, and RV sites. Each tent and group site has a picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms are located in each lo... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Yosemite National Park, Carrizo Plain National Monument, Los Padres National Forest, Sierra National Forest, Inyo Nationa... (click here for more)
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