The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Placer County
Placer County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments in Placer 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 Placer 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 12, 2025
Picnic Rock is a viewpoint located along the Tahoe Rim Trail. To reach the rocky outlook, it only takes a short but steep hike from the nearby parking lot.
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Hiking the Five Lakes Trail in the Granite Chief Wilderness is certainly one of the most popular things to do in the area. Even though the trail is not long, …
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To reach Eagle Rock, it only takes a very short and easy hike on the Eagle Rock Trail from the nearby parking lot. Once you reach the top, be prepared for an epic view of Lake Tahoe!
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Yankee Jim's Bridge is on Yankee Jim Road, which is a dirt one-lane road. It is a historic suspension bridge, built over 90 years ago. There is a swimming hole …
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Those of you who follow the Western States 100 race will have heard of Devil's Thumb...an iconic and challenging climb up from the American River. But Devil's Thumb is actually …
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This is the southern boundary of the amazing Granite Chief Wilderness. Expect not less than beautiful scenery.
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Pass over the American North Fork River, which is one of the three main forks of the American River, alongside the South and Middle forks. The river is home to …
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A hike up to Point Mariah affords you expansive views of the Granite Chief Wilderness, the Pacific Crest Trail between Sugar Bowl and Squaw Valley, and the Royal Gorge of …
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Located west of Mount Disney, Crow's Nest can be reached via nice hiking trails either from an eastern or a western direction. Once you reach the volcanic outcrop (Crow's Nest), …
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Big Bend Overlook is a rocky point just before Loch Leven Lakes, surrounded by pine forest, giving a beautiful overview of the lakes and the Tahoe National Forest.
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