Sand to Snow National Monument, Nature reserve in Riverside County, California, United States.
The Sand to Snow National Monument spans 154,000 acres from the Sonoran Desert floor to the San Bernardino Mountains, reaching elevations of 11,000 feet.
President Obama established the Sand to Snow National Monument in February 2016 following a two-decade conservation project to protect the natural resources of Southern California.
The monument contains 1,700 Native American petroglyphs, reflecting the presence of Serrano and Cahuilla peoples who used San Gorgonio Mountain for gathering resources.
Thirty miles of Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail cross the monument, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and winter sports activities.
The monument houses 240 bird species and 1,600 plant species across multiple ecosystems, ranging from desert landscapes to alpine environments.
Location: Riverside County
Operator: United States Forest Service;Bureau of Land Management
GPS coordinates: 34.05671,-116.70282
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:10
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
25.8 km
Kaufmann Desert House
27.4 km
San Jacinto Peak
27.1 km
San Gorgonio Mountain
12.2 km
Big Bear Lake
32.6 km
San Bernardino National Forest
64.7 km
San Gorgonio Pass
16.2 km
Big Bear Solar Observatory
30.1 km
San Gorgonio Wilderness
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Cabot's Pueblo Museum
23.1 km
Tramway Gas Station
25.8 km
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
14.6 km
Big Bear Discovery Center
29.6 km
Chino Canyon
24.6 km
Gilman Ranch
22.7 km
Desert Christ Park
25.5 km
Goode Solar Telescope
30.1 km
Jepson Peak
14.1 km
Dr. Franz Alexander House
27 km
Henry Washington Survey Marker
22 km
Long Valley Ranger Station
27.7 km
Peak Shelter Cabin
27.1 km
Hi-Desert Nature Museum
27.3 km
Black Rock Nature Center
28.8 km
Black Rock Campground
28.9 km
Mount San Jacinto State Park Historic District
27.1 km
Never Forget
25.8 kmReviews
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