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Annual January trip to Pinnacles National Monument
This year's route avoided both of the talus caves (Bear Gulch and Balconies).
If you're looking for pictures of the caves, the reservior, or the Chalone Peaks, check the backcountry page for one of my prior trips.
13-14 mile loop for the day. Trailhead is at the bottom of the map.
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12/30/2005 07:55 PM
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Sign and bridge at the start of the Condor Gulch trail. Nice and cool 50 degrees this morning.
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Heading up the Condor Gulch trail toward the High Peaks region. The recent rains had brought the green back to the hills of northern California.
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In wetter times, theres a little overlook and waterfall along this section of trail. (See here) There was a small trickle of water today. Viewed: 82 times.
12/29/2005 09:16 AM
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Looking up at the High Peaks area from the Condor Gulch trail.
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Junction of the Condor Gulch and High Peaks trails. Left turn today to head toward the High Peaks trail.
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On the back side of the mountain at the trail junction for the tunnel trail, which bypasses the steep portion of the High Peaks Trail.
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Looking down and north to the west entrance parking lot and the trailhead to the North Wilderness trail, which was on the itinerary for a bit later in the day.
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The first set of stairs along the High Peaks trail. The railing from the next set can be seen on the upper right.
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