Winding down the dirt path to the tafoni, SFGATE’s Madeline Wells felt like Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine. The towering monolith looked more like an asteroid from another planet than something you’d stumble upon on a casual hike through California greenery.
Getting There:
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve, Methuselah Roadside Parking, 17288 Skyline Blvd., Redwood City. Open a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset.