Devils Postpile: a geological wonder in Madera County | Bartell s Backroads
Odd hexagonal rock shaped columns are a rare sight and the hike to get there is breathtaking. Don t miss the Pinecone Stump or Rainbow Falls! Author: John Bartell Updated: 7:22 PM PST December 18, 2020
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. Devils Postpile National Monument is technically located on the Easternmost edge of Madera County but only accessible through HWY 395 in Mono county, Devils Postpile is a 60-foot tall geological wonder nestled in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The odd column-shaped rocks are the main attraction and the hike to the top is actually not that far just a quarter-mile.
California s shortest highway leads to gold | Bartell s Backroads
What Highway 153 lacks in its length it makes up for in its historic importance. It leads to the gravesite of California’s most famous prospector, James Marshall. Author: John Bartell Updated: 3:04 PM PST December 17, 2020
COLOMA, Calif. The California State Highway system is made up of about 51,000 lane miles of road. The longest state road is Route 1, measuring in at 695 miles. The shortest state road is in Coloma the heart of Gold Country.
Spanning just .5 miles is State Route 153. According to State Park Ranger Barry Smith, this is California’s shortest “standalone highway.