Devils Postpile

California · National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument is renowned for its striking columnar basalt formations, offering visitors a unique geological spectacle amidst scenic hiking trails in California.

Top trails

• Rainbow Falls via Devils Postpile Trail — 4.9 mi · Out & back
• Minaret Lake Trail — 13.3 mi · 2,201 ft gain · 5h 32m · Out & back
• Red Meadow Resort to Lower Falls — 3.8 mi · Out & back
• Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail — 1.7 mi · 82 ft gain · 36m · Out & back
• Rainbow Falls Trail — 2.5 mi · 373 ft gain · 1h 1m · Out & back

More trails here: Minaret Creek to Garnet Lake, King Creek Trail, Lower Falls via Devils Postpile, Minaret Falls Trail, Lower Rainbow Falls Trail, Devils Postpile Trail.

Visiting

Fees — Day Pass: $10, Day Pass - Child (3-15): $7, Season Pass: $35, Season Pass (transport): $75, Season Pass - Child (3-15): $35, Camping Pass: $10.

Parking: Designated visitor parking is at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Lots A–D, from which a mandatory shuttle transports visitors into the monument during operating hours. Private vehicles may drive in outside shuttle hours or with a qualifying exemption (e.g., disability placard, registered camper, stock trailer).. Dogs allowed on leash.

Coordinates: 37.6154, -119.0877. Official website.

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