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The Top 6 Natural Monuments in Sierra County

Sierra Countyโ€™s landscape is a beautiful place to explore โ€” something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6

beautiful natural monuments in Sierra 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 18, 2025

Upper Sardine Lake

Upper Sardine Lake is the largest reservoir along Sardine Lake Road. There is a magnificent backdrop of rocky and towering peaks making this one of the most picturesque spots you'll ever journey on two wheels.

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The unnamed summit along the ridge shows recent signs of volcanic activity, with several characteristic towers of lava exposed, that cooled off into layers that look like pillows.

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A steep short spur trail leads to a gorgeous pool and small waterfall in Haypress Creek. Perfect for a dip!

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Most of the landscape you hike along here is formed by volcanic activity that is visible in strange rock formations.

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Pockets of snow remain long into summer, providing water sources along the ridge. Here the spring feeds into the Jamison Lake basin to the northeast.

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Both the North and South Tamarack Lakes are beautiful and pristine lakes with the Pacific Crest Trail weaving right through them. The biggest difference between the two lakes is that โ€ฆ

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