Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
The trailhead is along a dirt shoulder with room for maybe 10 cars on Highway 173.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
The trail begins through high desert forest, following a clearly marked main path in the dirt.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
As the trail progresses, it opens up views of the granite boulders above. This is the false summit, as the trail will continue to climb past those visible rocks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
Shortly in, the trail begins to climb, often scrambling up rock filled slopes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
The trail is often easy to lose sight of, however previous hikers have left cairns to help with navigation.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
A few trail markers are placed sporadically along the hike to confirm the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
Reaching the false summit, the Pinnacles trail levels into a slight ascent, as it wraps around the boulder fields.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
Views of the final stretch of climbing before the summit.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
From the peak, 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding landscape can be taken in.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/18/2022
Looking down on what had looked like it was the summit from the trailhead.