Pinnacles National Park

Trailhead Orientation Signs

National Monument
1908
 
National Park
2012
 
Park Size
26,600 acres
 
Annual Visitors
341,000
 
Park Fee
$30
 
Superintendent
Blanca Alvarez Stransky
 
Park Partner
Pinnacles National Park Foundation
 
Location
San Benito and Monterey Counties, CA

Pinnacles National Park preserves a remarkable range of natural, historic and cultural treasures. Climbing and hiking among the breathtaking spires, caves, and rock formations that give Pinnacles its name are only the beginning. The magnificent endangered California condor soars in the High Peaks; rare chaparral vegetation and carpets of wildflowers abound and range lands provide a glimpse into California’s heyday as prime cattle ranching country.
 
In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in lost hikers. These incidents have resulted in increased search and rescue operations, emergency medical response, overtime costs, and a notable decrease in visitor satisfaction with park trails. Current trailhead and on-trail signage is unclear and poorly placed.
 
The Fund for People in Parks provided a grant that funded eight new trailhead orientation signs with revised information. Signs are closely aligned with the trailhead design created in the Fund-sponsored Prewett Point/Jawbone Trail Improvements project. The signs were installed in the spring of 2021 and are now helping visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit to Pinnacles National Park.
 
Project Cost:  $57,910                                                                          Project Completed: 2021
     The Fund for People in Parks: $53,470
     Pinnacles National Park Foundation: $4,440

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