North Chalone Peak

mountain peak, California, United States

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North Chalone Peak is the highest point in Pinnacles National Park, California, reaching an elevation of 3,304 feet (1,007 meters). This peak is accessible via a foot trail within the park, which is known for its unique spirelike rock formations created by volcanic activity millions of years ago. The park is located in the Gabilan Range, west of the San Andreas Fault, and is a popular destination for hiking and rock climbing.1

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Pinnacles National Park
…leads to the highest point, North Chalone Peak, which reaches 3,304 feet (1,007 metres). The park’s surface is covered by chaparral vegetation; deer, rabbits, foxes, mountain lions, tarantulas, and the Townsend’s big-eared bat (Plecotus townsendii) are among the wildlife found there.
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…leads to the highest point, North Chalone Peak, which reaches 3,304 feet (1,007 metres). The park’s surface is covered by chaparral vegetation; deer, rabbits, foxes, mountain lions, tarantulas, and the Townsend’s big-eared bat (Plecotus townsendii) are among the wildlife found there.
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