Pinnacles National Monument
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Contact Information:
Pinnacles National Monument
5000 Hwy. 146
Paicines, CA 95043
831-389-4485
http://www.nps.gov/pinn/
Size: 24,514 acres
Location: Pinnacles National Monument is located in the Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley. Monument consists of two districts. The West District is accessible from US 101 near the town of Soledad, then east along CA 146 to the Chaparral area. The East District entrance is reached via US 25, south of the city of Hollister, then west on CA 146. The two districts are connected by trails, not by a vehicle road.
Description: Spirelike rock formations 500 to 1,200 feet high, with caves and a variety of volcanic features, rise above the smooth contours of the surrounding countryside. The monument is renowned for the beauty and variety of its spring wildflowers.
Activities: Camping, hiking (more than 30 miles of trails), rock climbing, caving, wildlife viewing, interpretive programs.Operating
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The monument is open to day use every day of the year. No overnight camping or backpacking is permitted.
History: Proclaimed on January 16, 1908. Wilderness designated on October 20, 1976.
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