Pinnacles National Monument, CA

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Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park. What remains is a unique … See more

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Apr 7, 2024
We visited on a cool damp weekday in March shortly after noon and found both the small Old Pinnacles and small Bear Gulch parking lots full and parked in the only lot with spots available, Peaks View… Full review by viking1967
Apr 6, 2024
I read that Pinnacles is one of the least visited National Parks so I was surprised when we arrived and there was a line to get in. The line was worse when we left in the afternoon. It was my first v… Full review by SeeTheW0rld62
Feb 25, 2024
The hike to Bear Gulch reservoir was fun, especially climbing around the rocks and up the waterfall at the end. We also took an easy walk along the roads. But unless you are going to camp or take one… Full review by FAFNAR

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Date founded:July 18, 1906

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Pinnacles during Thanksgiving? Snow? Road conditions? 2 adults, 4 kids, staying in a hotel nearby. We wanted to go …
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Pinnacles during Thanksgiving? Snow? Road conditions? 2 adults, 4 kids, staying in a hotel nearby. We wanted to go to Lassen, but reading on TripAdvisor forum that it is iffy in November.
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Road won't be bad, but it maybe cold and wet! Make sure the trails are open before you go! Recommend Death Valley instead. Lassen in July or August.
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How should I prepare for a trip to Pinnacles?
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First, know the road through the park, Highway 146, does not connect the east and west sides of Pinnacles. The East side of the park is located...
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