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Information, Pinnacles National Park
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Fees & ReservationsEntrance fees range from $10 to $100 and are valid for seven days.
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When to VisitIn terms of weather, spring and fall are the most pleasant times to visit Pinnacles.
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Driving DirectionsPinnacles National Park is located in Paicines, Ca., east of Rt. 101.
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Food and ShoppingThere is no restaurant on site at Pinnacles so bring plenty of food with you.
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Cell Phone ServiceCell phone reception is poor throughout the park and campgrounds, with the exception of high peaks.
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Backcountry InformationWhile the Visitor Center, Bear Gulch Nature Center, Park Headquarters and the Pinnacles Campground are all located on the east side of the park, the west side is less developed and may appeal more to those seeking a backcountry experience.
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WeatherPinnacles enjoys a Mediterranean climate that sees hot, dry summers and mild winters.
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SafetyIt's important that climbers pay attention to safety advisories due to brittle rock and poor pro.
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Activities
Rock ClimbingPinnacles offers myriad climbing routes that vary from top rope to multi-pitch.
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BirdwatchingIf you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered California Condor!
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CampingPinnacles Campground offers tent and group camping plus RV sites, and can be accessed via the east side of the park.
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Kid-Friendly OptionsChildren will enjoy journeying through this interesting park, which was formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions.
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Learn About the Park
OverviewEstablished in 2013, Pinnacles is the youngest U.S. National Park but a most ancient place.
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Top EventsPinnacles offers visitors the memorable experience of exploring its trails and caves at night on a ranger-led hike though the park.
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HistoryPinnacles National Park formed over the course of millions of years as a result of plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions.
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CulturePinnacles was once home to Native American tribes, Spanish settlers and Anglo-Americans.
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Trees and PlantsPinnacles is home to ferns, lichens, trees, shrubs, wildflowers and endangered plants.
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WildlifeA variety of wildlife can be seen in the park including insects, amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles.
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Natural FeaturesNatural features include grasslands, chaparral, oak woodlands, canyons, talus caves and towering rock spires.
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Environmental FactorsEnvironmental factors such as volcanic explosions, tectonic plate shifts, chemical erosion and weathering all contributed to the formation of the park's talus caves and its rocky spires known as "The Pinnacles."
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