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The volcanic jags of Pinnacles National Park

Keeping left on High Peaks Trail, you begin the steep switchbacking descent to Bear Gulch. You pass the aptly named Anvil along a brief level section before continuing down past large manzanitas to the junction with Rim Trail (4.5/1,600'). Descend left past Discovery Wall among handsome coast live oaks, and then go left again at the Moses Spring Trail junction (4.8/1,550') to quickly reach Bear Gulch Picnic area. Cross the road and follow the easy path back to the visitor center.

Nearest Visitor Center Pinnacles Visitor Center, in Pinnacles Campground, 831-389-4485, is open daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Nearest Campground Pinnacles Campground (83 sites) is on Hwy. 146, near the park’s eastern boundary; the fees are $23 per tent site for up to 6 people and $36 for RV sites with hook-ups. Reservations are recommended for weekends year-round; visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.

Additional Information nps.gov/pinn

Highlight Superlative view of the entire Monterey Bay