Where is the best place to see a California Condor at Pinnacles?
There are currently 23 free-flying adult and juvenile condors in Pinnacles National Monument. They have commingled with the 22 condors in the Big Sur flock and have effectively become one central California flock. Condors do not migrate and are observed in this area year round. They move frequently within their expanding territory, so they may not always be seen inside the monument. Pinnacles’ condors have now ranged as far as Livermore to the north, Santa Barbara County to the south, and west to the Big Sur coast. If you are going to visit Pinnacles and you hope to see a condor, one of the most likely viewing areas is the High Peaks in the early morning or early evening. The High Peaks can be reached from either entrance to the park, but keep in mind that hiking to the High Peaks is strenuous. Please carry and drink plenty of water, wear layered clothing, and be prepared for temperature extremes. Another location that the condors spend time around is the ridge just south of the campgr
