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Pinnacles National Monument

Paicines, California

3.5

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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 ... more on Nps.gov

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I was disappointed that a trail I would rather have taken was closed and the caves were unavailable, but I still had a great time hiking to the reservoir and having lunch in the park amidst squirrels and woodpeckers. more on Epinions.com

Some early hikers were leaving, and we got very lucky to get a parking spot right at the trailhead. more on TripAdvisor

In the daytime, you can easily spot lizards, a family of woodpeckers that live in the oaks around the pool, and lots of ground squirrels. more on Epinions.com

The signs for open sites said One Night Only and then something to the effect of If you want to stay longer, please check with the campground office. more on TripAdvisor

All the trails that I've been on there are very well kept, and well marked. more on Epinions.com

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Unique rock formations, boulder fall created "caves" and views of the Salinas Valley more on TripAdvisor

You don't have to travel to the Sierra to get in some nice hiking. You will see plenty of Turkey Vultures; you might see Condors; and you will get exercise. Take an easy hike to the caves or go to the ... more on TripAdvisor

Came in from the west side. Great hike, going from high peaks to balconies, went through dramatic volcanic formations, beautiful mountain meadows, talus caves. Disappointed that I did not see any ... more on TripAdvisor

A stark, magical geological phenomenon (seemingly) in the middle of nowhere, the Pinnacles are well worth the backroad detour between the Sierras and the Central Coast. Thirty miles from the nearest a ... more on TripAdvisor

We made it to the campsite in our regular spring, short sleeved shirts and hiking shorts. We had no idea that it would drop below freezing ... more on TripAdvisor

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The hour drive from Monterey and the 101 is mostly farmlands and rolling hills, not a single clue as to what awaits at the Pinnacles ... more on igougo

The Pinnacles is what remains of an ancient volcano in the Gabilan Mountains. It lies along the Eastern edge of the Salinas Valley. ... more on igougo