Pinnacles National Monument California Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. The Pinnacles are its last remnants, carved by the powerful forces of wind and rain, heat and frost. These distinctive geological features are the reason why this area was set aside as a national monument in 1908. More than 30 miles of trails access the Pinnacles' geological formations, spectacular vistas, and wildland communities.
People come here to hike, climb the sheer rock walls, explore caves, and picnic.
A favorite time of year for many is spring, when a multitude of colorful wildflowers blankets the lush green hills. The hot, dry summer turns the hills golden brown. Fall brings quiet and the lowering light of late afternoon. The cool rains of the winter begin the cycle again. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here.