The Shepherd, Elephant Rock, and Machete Ridge

Looking northeast from the Balconies Trail in West Pinnacles near the second footbridge. The large rock in the foreground is the Shepherd. The left-leaning spire with a shaded north face is Elephant Rock. Most of the Elephant Rock routes are on the far side from this viewpoint. The long ridge in the background running from behind the Shepherd to the left edge is Machete Ridge. The path cutting from left to right in front of The Shepherd is the start of the climbers trail leading to Elephant Rock and The Citadel.