The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Mariposa County
Mariposa County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Mariposa 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!
beautiful natural monuments in Mariposa 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 1, 2025
A long full adventure filled day is half dome. Starting at L.YV. or the Valley floor will be the two common approaches up Half Dome. The hike is strenuous and …
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Vernal Falls is one of the most prominent waterfalls within Yosemite National Park and therefor also very popular. To get here, start at the Happy Isles trailhead and hike up …
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Two of the spectacular waterfalls of Yosemite National Park can, and have to be, accessed very closely along this hiking trail, which connects to the long-distance John-Muir-Trail. Nevada and particularly …
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This area has the highest number of imposing sequoias in Yosemite. Absolutely go there. In recent years, the area has been restructured to protect the plant world from human influences.
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This trail begins near the base of Sentinel Rock and climbs to the top of Yosemite Valley at Glacier Point. The trail maintains a continuous steep grade, following the path …
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The Grizzly Giant is one of the largest giant sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove.
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Nestled between giant granite domes and the clear skies of the Sierra Nevada, Tenaya Lake is the largest lake in Yosemite's frontcountry. Due to its remarkable scenic qualities, inviting blue …
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Clouds Rest is a prominent mountain along the icon John Muir Trail and a true gem in Yosemite National park. Although it is not the highest peak with an elevation …
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See the spectacular Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from this unique perspective.
To get here you can either climb up the wall, one of the highest iconic rock climbs in …
To get here you can either climb up the wall, one of the highest iconic rock climbs in …
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Eagle Peak (7,779 ft), located between El Capitan and Yosemite Falls, is the highest peak on the north rim of Yosemite Valley in California. John Muir considered the view from …
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