California 146 is a split route, with a western branch serving the west entrance (from U.S. 101) to Pinnacles National Monument and an eastern branch that accesses the east entrance (from California 25). The disjointed route does not connect through the park.
California 146 east
Eastbound California 146 after Junction U.S. 101 in Soledad. California 146 leads east from here to the west entrance of Pinnacles National Monument. It does not connect to California 25 or the east entrance of Pinnacles National Monument. Photo taken by Trevor Carrier, Summer 2002.