Near Almo in Cassia County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

California Trail -- Pinnacle Pass

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

1. California Trail -- Pinnacle Pass Marker

Inscription. "A ride ... brought us to the outlet of this romantic vale, a very narrow pass - just wide enough for a wagon, and on either side very high, jagged and thin walls of granite ... called the 'Pinnacle Pass'" - J.G. Bruff, Aug 29, 1849
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Trails West Inc. P.O. Box 12045, Reno NV 89510

Erected 2000 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number C-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Trail, and the Trails West Inc. series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1849.

Location. 42° 2.9′ N, 113° 42.352′ W. Marker is near Almo, Idaho, in Cassia County. It is on Twin Sister Road (Road 3400 S) near City of Rocks Road (Road 3075 S), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Almo ID 83312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Magic Valley.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pinnacle Pass (approx. 0.9 miles away); Twin Sisters (approx. 1.6 miles away); Passing Through (approx. 1.6 miles away); City of Rocks Stage Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); A Pleasant Place (approx. 1.8 miles away);

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California Trail - Trail Junction (approx. 1.8 miles away); California Trail -- Silent City of Rocks (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fading Away (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Almo.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 14, 2018

2. Pinnacle Pass and California Trail -- Pinnacle Pass Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.