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- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map
Pinnacles National Park is famous for the lava spires that rise from boulder-studded canyons and rolling chaparral hills. Pinnacles was proclaimed a national monument in 1908, and a national park 105 years later in 2013. Visitors come to appreciate the unspoiled wilderness, hike the trails, climb rock walls, explore quiet caves, and camp in the shade of ancient oaks.
The incredible landscape of Pinnacles National Park has been shaped by the movement of tectonic plates. Dividing up the Earth's crust, these immense plates are constantly in motion forming mountain ranges, volcanoes, and other features along their boundaries. Scientists theorize that plates interact in at least three ways, two of which are significant to the formation of Pinnacles: subduction zones and transform boundaries.
National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Pinnacles National Park offers outdoors enthusiasts a valuable tool for exploring the park's natural beauty and unique landscape. Expertly researched and created in partnership with Pinnacles National Park, this map features trail networks in the park along with key actives including: birdwatching, talus caves, climbing, and night sky viewing. The map also includes a detailed inset map of the Pinnacle Rocks area with detailed trail network and activity locations. The map base shows contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and many lakes. A variety of recreation features are noted as well, including campgrounds, trailheads, picnic areas, and scenic viewpoints.
Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation. Every map purchase helps support the National Geographic Society, an impact driven, nonprofit organization with global reach that uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
