Soledad - Pinnacles National Monument
This national monument, created by the federal government in 1908, lies in the Gabilan Mountains southeast of Salinas.
An ancient volcano once stood here, but has eroded away over millions of years, leaving a landscape of rock spires and pinnacles. Wildlife and wildflowers are common in spring. Pinnacles National Monument is a release site for the endangered California condor, which can sometimes be seen soaring overhead from the hiking trails on the east side. The park is most popular in spring and fall, when temperatures are mild.
An ancient volcano once stood here, but has eroded away over millions of years, leaving a landscape of rock spires and pinnacles. Wildlife and wildflowers are common in spring. Pinnacles National Monument is a release site for the endangered California condor, which can sometimes be seen soaring overhead from the hiking trails on the east side. The park is most popular in spring and fall, when temperatures are mild.
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Pinnacles National Monument
5000 Highway 146
Paicines, CA 95043
United States
5000 Highway 146
Paicines, CA 95043
United States
Phone 1 (831) 389-4485
Fax 1 (831) 389-4489
| Vehicle plus all occupants | $ 5.00 |
| Admission Cost | $ 3.00 |
| Child 16 & under | FREE |
Admission is good for 7 days.
East entrance is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
West entrance is open from 7:30 am - 8:00 pm during daylight savings time, and 7:30 am - 6:00 pm during standard time.
The west entrance leads via Soledad to the US 101 and the east entrance via the CA 25.
Pets nor bicycles are allowed on trails. Bicycles and vehicles may be used only on paved roads within the Monument.
Parking areas fill up quickly in spring.
When hiking, always carry plenty of water and wear sturdy, comfortable footwear.
