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The book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, provides an excellent history associated with the family that made this rock famous in the late 19th century.
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Date of experience: July 2019
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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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Date of experience: December 2016
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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 it all. A steep set of metal stairs get you up there. Just really odd. Good view from up there, though.…
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Date of experience: May 2016
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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 for safety reasons. It perches upon a granite boulder that must be 15-18ft high. You need stairs to climb up to the top. Not sure if it a glacial erratic or an indian ceremonial spot. Its been there a very long time. Worth a 5 minute visit if you are in Truckee. It's on Kaiser avenue up High st from downtown to the north. its next to a large quonset hut style building. …
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Date of experience: May 2016
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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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