Mammoth Rocks

Sonoma County - Mammoth Rocks Hike

Sonoma Coast State Park preserves a dramatic section of California Coast from Bodega Bay to Jenner. From Goat Rock within the State Park, the Kortum Trail climbs over a hill and then crosses a coastal terrace. Sections of the trail follows the shoreline along ocean bluffs. Rocky sea stacks and islands dot the coastline. The trail passes Mammoth Rocks. There exists evidence that Ice Age mammoths rubbed their hides on the rocks.

Hiking in Sonoma County, California

Sonoma County’s thriving regional park system consists of more than 50 parks — including trails and open spaces — and encompasses nearly 60,000 acres. Parks run the length and breadth of the county, stretching north from Bodega Bay to The Sea Ranch and Gualala, and east from the Pacific Ocean to Sonoma Valley.
Sonoma County’s eleven state parks cover an extraordinary diversity of geographical terrain that reflects the county’s beauty. Our state parks overlook the Pacific Ocean and many beaches, and they are home to rivers and lakes, mountains and valleys, redwood forests and pygmy forests—and even vineyards. Info: sonomacounty.com

Goat Rock State Beach

Enjoy a visit to the popular Sonoma County California destination known as Goat Rock State Beach near Jenner CA.

Goat Rock Beach Sonoma Beaches, California

Goat Rock Beach Sonoma Beaches, California. The ocean waves.

Goat Rock Beach State Park Ice Age Mammoth Rubbings

This is Goat Beach State Park, just south of Jenner, California, which is on the coast west of Santa Rosa. This vast rock, now partly shattered, has a number of highly polished patches, especially on the eastern and southern sides. It has been suggested these were made by mammoths around 40,000 years ago, reflecting a habit elephants still have of rubbing themselves against favourite places, presumably for comfort. It's impossible to substantiate but it's a plausible theory. I saw these rocks on a BBC film about the Ice Age presented by Dr Alice Roberts and realized I was travelling not far by a couple of months later - so I made sure we visited. Well worth it. To get there, leave Highway 1 just south of Jenner on the road marked Goat Beach State Park. Head up there for about 1/4 mile, park in a turn-off and you'll see the rock down the slope below. It's a fairly easy walk and takes 5-10 minutes. Visited on 1 August 2013.

Busy Day Around Lake Mead Nevada With Campervan Kevin

Busy Day Around Lake Mead Nevada doing chores With Campervan Kevin and Wes.

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Hiking in northern California

Great view of a stream

Goat rock Beach California

Quest 4 Treasure # 47 Rocks At The Russian By: Quest For Details

This video is about rockhounding On the Russian River In California, it was at a new location on highway 101. got some great specimens.and had a blast hunting treasure, hope you enjoy!!!

Gunsight Rock Overlook | Hood Mountain | Santa Rosa, CA

Gunsight Rock outlook is located in the Hood Mountain Regional park in Santa Rosa, CA. There are a number of trails that lead to Gunsight Rock. In this video, I'll be parking at the Pythian Rd entrance and staying on the fire road to the peak of Hood Mountain before taking a single trail to the lookout.

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DJI Mavic Pro Bodega Bay

1st draft of some filming over Bodega Bay with the Mavic Pro Drone .

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Quest 4 treasure # 238 a trail walk to check the rocks By : Quest For Details

A trail walk to check the rocks and get some fresh air, come on along for a hike in California's back country.

????Gerle Creek Campground: Wildlife & Nature ????

My husband and I spent a wonderful couple of days here in July 2017. The campground is in El Dorado County, CA. We stayed mid-week and
it was very quiet and relaxing, and there were a few campsites still open. The weather was great - temps were mid 80s during the afternoon and got down to the upper 40s around 3:00-4:00 am. During the day we went hiking, fishing, and kayaking. No motorized watercraft is allowed which helps keep it peaceful (Loon Lake a few miles away does allow boats and jet skis). The water in the lake was pretty cold, but it's so scenic and beautiful! Some people took the plunge and jumped right in while others preferred to wade along the shore. At night we relaxed by the campfire drinking and making s'mores. We definitely want to go back next summer!! Thanks for watching! ????⛺️????

Piru Creek Winter Sunrise Aerial Video

Early morning flying at Piru Creek in Southern California.

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Timelapse Drive Through Central California

Harley on the Pacific Highway

Goat Rock Whale

Gray whale sighting

North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve offers hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing amid sweeping views of Sonoma County's Wine Country. Located near Santa Rosa and the Sonoma Valley, hiking options include North Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail, which connects to Jack London State Historic Park. Plan your visit at SonomaCountyParks.org. Video filmed and produced by MarkWinterlin.com.

Goat Rock Beach near Jenner, CA

Looking south from bluffs near Jenner, CA on the Sonoma County coast. The Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean here and in this video the river is running high with recent Spring rain runoff. It was also a day with high waves and wind which created a very churned up surf.

Day Hike of Pole Mountain in Jenner Headlands Preserve

Three of us summited Pole Mountain out of Jenner Headlands Preserve on 8/17/19. 16.5 miles and 3600+ feet elevation gain in 9.5 hours.





I had previously hiked the newly opened Jenner Headlands Preserve on two other occasions.



But the summit of Pole Mountain was calling to me. I knew it was a daunting task for a day hike. So I enlisted James III and Kristy to do it with me.