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Pinnacles Overview
Location: Central California, east of the Salinas Valley.
Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle – valid for 7 days. (America the Beautiful Pass grants entry)
Size: The park spans over 26,000 acres (approximately 40.63 square miles).
Highest Elevation: North Chalone Peak is the highest point with an elevation of 3,304 feet (1,007 m).
Popular Spots: Bear Gulch Cave, Balconies Cave, and High Peaks.
Popular Hikes: Condor Gulch Trail and High Peaks Loop, Moses Spring and Rim Trail Loop, and High Peaks and Balconies Cave Loop.
Nearby Towns/Cities: Soledad, Salinas, Hollister, and King City.
