The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17
beautiful natural monuments in Tahoe National Forest. 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 Tahoe National Forest. 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: November 13, 2025
Picnic Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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Five Lakes
Highlight • Lake
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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Devil's Thumb
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Donner Lake
Highlight • Lake
Donner Lake, situated at an elevation of 5,936 feet and with a depth of 328 feet, is fed by Summit Creek and Gregory Creek and drained by Donner Creek. The …
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Granite Chief Wilderness boundary
Highlight • Natural Monument
This is the southern boundary of the amazing Granite Chief Wilderness. Expect not less than beautiful scenery.
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