City of Rocks National Reserve - National Parks of the World on Waymarking.com

Granite columns, some reaching 60 stories tall, loom high above Circle Creek Basin and are popular with climbers. Many of the granitic rock formations that are the outstanding features of the Reserve are over 2.5 billion years old, some of the oldest found in North America. Established in 1988 as a national reserve, City of Rocks encompasses 14,407 acres of land (about one quarter is privately owned) renowned for its scenic, geologic and historic significance. Take a walk to see inscriptions on the spires written in axle grease by pioneers traveling through on the California Trail. There is a visitor center at Almo, Idaho.

These coordinates get you to the view of Pinnacle Pass - one of many features of the park.

Operating Hours & Seasons
Park: Year-round use. Reserve roads are generally impassable in the winter. Check with reserve headquarters for road closures at (208) 824-5519.

Visitor Center:
Summer: April 1 through October 31
Daily, 7 days a week: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Winter: November 1 through March 31
Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on holidays.

Park Name: City of Rocks National Reserve Historic/Cultural Park: yes Natural Park: yes Park Website: [Web Link] Type of Listing: Major Park Feature Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007 Hours available: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:30 PM Hiking: yes Horseback Riding: yes Rock Climbing: yes Other Activities: Historical Sightseeing Recreation Area: Not Listed Wildlife Refuge: Not Listed Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed Other Type Detail: Not listed Fees in Local Currency: Not Listed Camping: Not Listed Bicycling: Not Listed Off-Roading: Not Listed Swimming: Not Listed Snorkling/Scuba: Not Listed Boating: Not Listed Fishing: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:

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