ROCK AND ROLL

Plan Ahead

The City of Rocks is in a remote area, so pick up lunch or snacks

and bottled water at Tracy General Store before exploring. You can also stock up on penny candy, Italian soda and ice cream at this old-fashioned mercantile.

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Climb the Rocks Internationally renowned for its granite cliffs, City of Rocks has attracted rock climbers since the 1970s. More than 600 established routes for climbers range from 30 to 600 feet. Bath Ro k and Breadloaves are just two of the popular spots favored by climbers.

Rest a Spell

With room names like Tombstone, Buffalo Bill and Durango, the Almo Inn is a nod to the Old West in decor and spirit but is updated with modern amenities, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free parking. What’s more, it’s located within walking distance of the reserve entran e.almoinn.com

Food Truck Fixins Indulge your appetite with slow-smoked Texas-style barbe ue, jui y burgers and a monthly all-you-can-eat catfish fry at PiggySue Bar-B-Que in the town of Albion, about 30 miles

north of the reserve.

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Bring Your Boots

Hikers will appreciate the 22 miles of trails in City of Ro ks National Reserve. For shorter, easier hikes, take the Window Ar h, Bath Ro k and Creekside Towers trails. Or burn some calories on the more strenuous Flaming Rock and North Fork Cir le Creek trails. The 1.2-mile loop Geologi al Interpretive Trail has 12 stations that explain the unique granite formations and the forces that shaped them.