Big Bald Rock (Butte County, California)

The drive to Big Bald Rock in central California traverses some of the most heavily forested areas that I have ever seen. It lends support to the existence of the Bigfoot Legend. It seems very believable that an unknown species or sub-species of man could be lost in this vast region without a trace.

The area known as Big Bald Rock is truly an amazing sight. It reminds the observer of a playground for the Ancient Greek Titans. Boulders the size of houses set atop a three-fingered summit. Each summit finger itself a gigantic boulder set down in the earth.

I was able and obligated to do some minor rock climbing here. It seems a necessity if one is to see the entire area. Besides, this place reminds me of the now destroyed King’s Chair, back home. The only difference is the size and scope. As with everything in the west, Big Bald Rock dwarfs King’s Chair thousands of times over.

Under one of the largest boulders on the western-most finger, someone has fashioned a primitive dwelling by piling small flat stones up to make walls around an exposed area under the giant boulder. This is probably a party hangout for local teens. It’s a great place for such a thing. 

This place for all of its splendor and majesty seems desolate and lonely. I can just envision Sisyphus endlessly struggling to roll a boulder up the cliff side of one of the fingers.