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Indian Grinding Rock
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located in Pine Grove, California. The park is nestled in a small valley 2,400 feet above sea level with open meadows and large valley oaks that once provided the Native Americans of this area with an ample supply of acorns. The park was created in 1968 and preserves a great outcropping of marbleized limestone with some 1,185 mortar holes—the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America. The Chaw’se Regional Indian Museum, located in the park, houses a variety of exhibits and artifacts from the Miwok and other California Indian tribes. The park also offers a variety of activities, including camping, picnicking, hiking, and bird watching.
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Yasmine S
Beautiful location to camp or hike. We camped here for 2 nights, its clean and quiet.. was very enjoyable.
Gary Standke
You can pay for parking in the museum. The museum gives great information on how the Native People lived prior to the arrival of the Europeans and then how everything changed. Great examples of their tools and baskets. From the museum it is a short, fairly level, walk to a recreated village and round house. Lots of picnic tables. Nature trail with guide pamphlet and many stops to examine the forest around you. The largest grinding rock in North America with some petrographs.
Gabriela Del Mar
Beautiful place to bring the kids to learn about history and the Miwok people. We packed a lunch and had it under a beautiful structure. Museum was beautiful and free to enter. It has a gift shop area.
Kimber A. Bradley
Very cool place . It's great for kids to learn about the Indians. There is a lot of walking, but it is easy Hills. The people their are very knowledgeable and enjoy teaching the kiddos.
Nipun Nair
Nice place to hang out for a few hours and learn about the Indian heritage of the region. Dog friendly trail and ample parking (paid entry). Loved the trails and the quiet ambience - the experience had a religious vibe.