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National Park · CA

Pinnacles National Park

Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have formed a striking terrain of rocky spires and deep canyons. Visitors can explore diverse environments, from chaparral and oak woodlands to the cool, shaded depths of canyon floors.

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Photos

Boulders in the Balconies Cave.
Balconies Cliffs as seen from the inside of the Balconies Caves
Light falling on tree
Light illuminates a tree on a rainy day, seen from the Resurrection Wall.
A Tarantula walking
A Tarantula crawls in the wild.
A massive rock spire with California condors flying above the peak.
The best views of Pinnacles' rocks can be enjoyed from the west side with almost no effort required.
Rock formations appear behind a grassy hillside covered with oak trees and purple and yellow flowers
Native grasses and wildflowers cover hillsides in spring

Activities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Caving
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs