You may have heard of the Devil's Postpile in the eastern Sierras but a lesser known and equally stunning sight can be found in the Stanislaus National Forest. Formed by the cooling and contracting of lava the Columns of the Giants do truly appear to be giant columns holding up the towering cliffs above.
Just a quarter-mile walk from the parking area this sight is very easily accessible to visitors. The perfect stop to break up a road trip through the beautiful surrounding forest, Columns of the Giants is guaranteed to astound and amaze even the most seasoned traveler.
You may have heard of the Devil's Postpile in the eastern Sierras but a lesser known and equally stunning sight can be found in the Stanislaus National Forest. Formed by the cooling and contracting of lava the Columns of the Giants do truly appear to be giant columns holding up the towering cliffs above.
Just a quarter-mile walk from the parking area this sight is very easily accessible to visitors. The perfect stop to break up a road trip through the beautiful surrounding forest, Columns of the Giants is guaranteed to astound and amaze even the most seasoned traveler.
Columns of the Giants
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