The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments around Pleasant Hill. 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 Pleasant Hill. 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 6, 2025
At the foot of Mount Wanda and Mount Helen, a statue of John Muir stands surrounded by a young but already tall redwoods grove. Just a mile south from his …
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Water, wind, and calcite erosion in per-volcanic sandstone formation.
Slightly acidic rainwater seeps into the sandstone during winter rains and dissolves some of the calcite. Warm and dry days cause …
Slightly acidic rainwater seeps into the sandstone during winter rains and dissolves some of the calcite. Warm and dry days cause …
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The Castle Rock formations are a popular destination for local rock climbers in this scenic canyon along Pine Creek, with Mammoth Rock the largest. The prominent sandstone amid the oak …
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The rocks in that area are made of sandstone. During our winter rains, acidic rain water seeps into and sits in the rocks. The next summer, the dry heat pulls …
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Russell Peak easily offers some of the best views in the Briones Regional Park. Visits are particularly enjoyable during the spring for the wildflower bloom!
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