L.A. Walks: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park

The Interpretive Center, off the main parking lot, by the entrance to Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park.

The Interpretive Center, off the main parking lot, by the entrance to Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park.

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Oct. 12, 2017 4:15 PM PT

Hike on Vasquez Rocks

A pictograph is visible from the Nature-Heritage Trail at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

Walkers enjoy the scenery at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

Visitors explore the rock formations at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

A California juniper along the trail at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

Lichen is visible from the Nature-Heritage trail at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

Ranald Riach enjoys the scenery at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

Rock formations rise near the trail at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

The Pacific Crest Trail is linked to other trails at Vasquez Rocks.

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Hike on Vasquez Rocks

The setting sun glows on a rock formation at Vasquez Rocks.

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