8Pinnacles National Park, California
You’ll find this park about two hours south of San Francisco. It features a striking landscape of rugged rock spires and numerous caves created by volcanic eruptions. The rock formations make this place popular with rock climbers during the cooler months.
There are also miles of trails that will lead you through various lava tunnels, and even to the top of the mountain peaks where the views are incredible. The challenging Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop trail is a popular, five-to-six-mile loop right through the center of the formations. You can camp at the popular Pinnacles Campground on the east side of the property or just make it a day trip from San Jose, Carmel Valley, or Monterey.
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