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In The Shadow Of Giants: Exploring Mountains

In The Shadow Of Giants: Exploring Mountains – Happy Monday! As we close out National Forest Week 2023, I want to take you to the unique geological wonders found in the Stanislaus National Forest in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Join me as we travel along the Sonora Pass to explore the basalt rock formations at the Columns of the Giants.

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In The Shadow Of Giants: Exploring Mountains

Found just off Highway 108 in the Stanislaus National Forest, Columns of the Giants is a great stop when traveling across the Sonora Pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The paved parking lot and trailhead is located along the Middle Fork Stanislaus River east of the small town of Dardanelle right next to Pigeon Flat Campground.

Crossing From Tour Sallière To Mont Ruan:

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