I stopped at Red Rock Canyon State Park briefly during my Death Valley National Park trip. There are two trails that are easily accessible from the highway, Red Cliffs Trails and Hagen Trail with incredible cliffs and canyons views.
Category: State Parks
Enjoy Heights? Visit Fremont Peak State Park
Fremont Peak State Park has a great view of Monterey and San Benito counties. Leaving the highway, the road begins to get windy and narrow, with sharp turns and elevation gain. I’d recommend small cars, but trucks and minivans can definitely pass. The park is not very crowded so finding parking should not be an issue.