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Rocking Stone Tower

8 Reviews

#35 of 54 things to do in Truckee

Geologic Formations, Nature & Parks

Commercial Row at Hidgh St., Truckee, CA

+1 530-587-2757

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“unique with great view”

a geological abnormality. Perched above historical downtown Truckee with a birds eye view of the... read more

Reviewed 19 January 2017

rolfTruckee

truckee

“An odd thing”

Sort of an oddity. I didn't intend to go there, but saw the tower and decided to check it out... read more

Reviewed 2 June 2016

liquid_elements

Santa Cruz, California

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This 17-ton geological anomaly was considered sacred by the Washoe people.

3.0

8 reviews

Excellent0%
Very good38%
Average37%
Poor25%
Terrible0%

19 Jan 2017

“unique with great view”

1 Jun 2016

“An odd thing”

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Commercial Row at Hidgh St., Truckee, CA

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+1 530-587-2757

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rolfTruckee

truckee

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Reviewed 19 January 2017

unique with great view

a geological abnormality. Perched above historical downtown Truckee with a birds eye view of the down and to the mountains eastward. Walk or drive to the tower, climb the steep steel stairs and be impressed. A great attraction for many reasons

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liquid_elements

Santa Cruz, California

4917

Reviewed 2 June 2016

An odd thing

Sort of an oddity. I didn't intend to go there, but saw the tower and decided to check it out. The huge granite boulder no longer rocks and has asphalt all around the base. There is a smaller rock on top and a tower over...More

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calsun99

Truckee, California

534160

Reviewed 7 May 2016

Coolest artifact ever

This is a huge granite boulder perched on top of an enormous granite rock. The boulder is about 6ft in diameter. At one time, you could push it with 1 finger and it would rock back and forth. It has been cemented in place, probably...More

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Chiefly1

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Reviewed 9 December 2014 via mobile

Well it's unique

It's unique and left over from a prehistoric glacier. Doesn't rock anymore though. You can see this from the highway and if your ready for a break go for it.

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Sue K

Truckee, California, United States

7024

Reviewed 29 July 2013

Not much to see

This is a monument located on the grounds of the old VEts' Hall on a hill overlooking Old Truckee. There's not much to see, wouldn't be worth the trip in my opinion.

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eerb19

Saint Paul, Minnesota

3018

Reviewed 28 May 2013

Nothing special

The pigeons really like it in here. So watch your head when you go to see it. It didn't really make the trip. we could have passed on seeing it..

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ColetteAndJim

Roaming Endlessly

86109

Reviewed 2 August 2012

Unique history, but not terribly exciting

We will definitely admit that this is a unique chunk of history, but it's really not terribly exciting. The stone stopped rocking some time ago, and now the entire base is surrounded by asphalt. If you have some time to kill, stop and check it...More

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MonocleTraveler

Elk Grove, California

213152

Reviewed 9 August 2011

Unique Attraction

You can spot the tower and rocking stone from Highway 80. Yes, there's a gigantic granite boulder sitting atop of another giant bounder enclosed by a huge gazebo. It's really a unique sight and a leftover from a prehistoric glacier moving through the sierras moving...More

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