The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Mono County
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beautiful natural monuments in Mono County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
These bizarre rock formations are formed in and around Mono Lake from the salty, alkaline water of Mono Lake in connection with underground springs.
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Central visitor center serving the entire Mono Basin area. Usually closed in winter (Dec-Mar) with great info about Mono Lake, permits, and the trails in the adjacent Sierra Valleys between โฆ
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This beautiful alpine lake sits beneath the towering wall of the Mammoth Crest. The lake is a popular summertime destination.
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The roughly one-mile loop trail leads to the North and South Crater. Both craters were created only 550 to 650 years ago when the northern Deadman Dome exploded. In the immediate vicinity there are nice campsites.
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Although you might expect it from its name: The Earthquake Fault was not created by an earthquake, but by volcanic activity. The circular walk is pretty short. If you want โฆ
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Donohue Pass is the last major pass along the PCT if you hike northbound. It is snow covered until early summer or late spring. The view into the valley with โฆ
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Third highest peak in California at 14'252 feet (4344 m). It's California's easiest peak above 14'000 as cars can drive a gravel road to the trailhead at 11,680 ft elevation. โฆ
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Also called Pulky's Pool, Hill Top Hot Spring has the best view and is probably the easiest accessible hot spring in winter snow in the hot spring-rich valley just south โฆ
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From a volcanic cleft, boiling hot water escapes into a pool, which evaporates turquoise blue. From the upper vantage point you can see it best.
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Hot Creek flows through the Long Valley Volcanic Caldera's resurgent dome, which is the world's largest. It passes through hot springs, and its warm water is home to a variety โฆ
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