The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Novato
Novato’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments around Novato. 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 around Novato. 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
Pygmy (dwarf) sargent cypress forest 🌲🌲
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
Pygmy (dwarf) sargent cypress forest (stunted growth on poor soils) along San Geronimo Ridge fire road ( komoot.com/highlight/198100 ) in Gary Giacomini Open Space Preserve ( marincountyparks.org/depts/pk/divisions/open-space/gary-giacomini ). Dwarf forest, …
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The Big Rock - Skywalker Ranch
Highlight • Natural Monument
As the name implies, a big bolder marks the crest of Lucas Valley Road above Skywalker Ranch, the elusive retreat and production studios of George Lucas and his various film projects.
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Big Rock Trail to ridge summit above Lucas Films Studio
Highlight • Summit
Big Rock Trail cuts through Lucas Valley Open Space to reach the 2nd highest point in Marin County. From later winter through early summer the hills are verdant green and …
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Roy's Redwoods Open Space Preserve and French Ranch Open Space Preserve
Highlight • Forest
The two Open Space Preserves meet in this valley of stately redwood trees that's refreshingly cool even in summer, which is welcome before or after the climbs that go both directions in and out of this valley.
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Big Rock -- Lucas Valley Rd Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
The highest point along the popular biking route is marked by a prominent large Rock standing near the road. The trailhead for hikes up to the ridge also serves as …
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