サンベニート郡の天然記念物・トップ11

Here you get stunning views of the park's volcanic spires, including the iconic Anvil Rock formation. A unique geological feature that formed millions of years ago when an ancient volcano erupted and spewed out lava and ash.

Prepare for cold knee deep water and stony ground. It is best to take the entrance from the other side of the cave. A headlamp comes in handy later on since the caves are very dark.

The Bear Gulch Cave has two sections, with the lower section usually open for about 10 months of the year, and the upper section closed most of the time to protect the endangered bats that live there. The entire cave is closed from mid-May (sometimes earlier if it's a warmer Spring) to mid-July for the bats' pupping season. There are also limited openings of the whole cave for one to four weeks in March and October, depending on the presence of bats. You can check the opening status on the park's website.

As the name implies, these are some of the highest pinnacles in the park. And if you're wondering what the Pinnacles even are, they're basically the leftover bits of a volcano that moved 200 miles from its original spot on the San Andreas Fault. Crazy, right?

This trail does indeed offer amazing views of the Pinnacles at Hawkins Peak! Just be careful on the way down to the parking lot, it is true you might run into some creepy crawlies.

A high and airy trail that offers impressive views of the park. It connects the Bear Gulch Reservoir with the High Peaks Trail and it passes through several popular climbing locations.

Teaching Rock is one of the most popular climbing destinations within Pinnacles National Park, especially amongst beginners (hence its name).

Along Moses Spring Trail, which runs above the trail that goes through Bear Gulch Cave, you can get some really nice views across Bear Gulch. This is a family-friendly hike that goes through one of the most popular areas of the park.