The Top 11 Natural Monuments around Acalanes Ridge
Acalanes Ridge’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments around Acalanes Ridge. 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 Acalanes Ridge. 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 20, 2025
John Muir Memorial Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Sandstone caves in Castle Rock formations
Highlight • Cave
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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Castle Rock Recreation Area
Highlight • Climb
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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Sandstone Formations With Holes, Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Las Trampas Ridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this ridge you embrace quite a few points of view. Starting with the valleys of Ignacio, San Ramon and Amador.
Further on, Mount Diablo stands out.
Further on, Mount Diablo stands out.
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