About this place
- Overview
- Volcanic spires in central California; moderate dark skies
- Horizon
- Rocky spires and canyon walls limit some views; open from higher trails
- Region
- CA, US
- Nearest city
- ~50 km of light pollution
Certified dark-sky park
Pinnacles National Park
CA, US · Rural / suburban transition skies
Designation & sky
- Type
- Dark-Sky Park
- Designation
- National Park
- Sky quality
- Bortle 4 · Rural / suburban transition
Official links
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