I spend the weekend backpacking at the Pinnacles National Monument in Central California. Located a few miles outside of Hollister California. Temps at the park were over 100 which made the long hike to the high peaks pretty hot!
The high peaks trail (about 10 miles) takes you on a vertical climp UP for one straight mile, then rolling up and down to get to the high peaks. From trails with rails, to steps cut into the rock by the CCC many years ago, the hike is sooooo worth it. I went in search of the California Condor... And yes, the bird with a 10 foot wingspan was spotted! I saw about 7 of these massive yet endangered species.
The Pinnacles National Monument was created by Roosevelt over 100 years ago. The formation was created by volcanic activity millions of years ago and is planted on the San Andreas Fault Line. The other half of this outcropping is down near Los Angeles...
You can see this HUGE Condor flying, and you can also see the tags that are on it's wings...
Life is good!
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