Imagine cliffs made up of perfect geometric columns of black rock and you'll get an idea of what this place looks like. This park includes the Devil's Postpile formation and Rainbow Falls, two reasons to visit Mammoth Lakes. Also not to be missed is nearby Minaret Falls.
Before it was basalt, this area was a lava field and a volcano. Now, it's just a marvelous place for humans to enjoy nature. Rainbow Falls sits just a few miles away from the postpile. The falls are just as gorgeous as the name suggests. After tumbling 101 feet, water from the small river forms misty rainbows on sunny summer days.
Nearby Minaret Falls cascades over 150 feet and spreads out among several rock formations.
Imagine cliffs made up of perfect geometric columns of black rock and you'll get an idea of what this place looks like. This park includes the Devil's Postpile formation and Rainbow Falls, two reasons to visit Mammoth Lakes. Also not to be missed is nearby Minaret Falls.
Before it was basalt, this area was a lava field and a volcano. Now, it's just a marvelous place for humans to enjoy nature. Rainbow Falls sits just a few miles away from the postpile. The falls are just as gorgeous as the name suggests. After tumbling 101 feet, water from the small river forms misty rainbows on sunny summer days.
Nearby Minaret Falls cascades over 150 feet and spreads out among several rock formations. Minaret Falls Campground serves as an ideal base for visiting this section of the park. Everything is linked by walking trails, so hopping around is easy on your weekend getaway.
Activities in the park
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Climbing
Swimming
Wildlife watching
1 campground in Devil's Postpile National Monument
Boasting a modest 21-site, first-come first-serve campground, Devil’s Postpile Monument quickly fills up on weekends and during the July-August period. It is fit with toilets and running water as well as bear-proof lockers, and is only open during the summer/fall season. We advise that you check out the B loop portion, as it is closest to the rive Read more...
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Devil's Postpile National Monument
A geologically-stunning formation of towering columnar basalt cliffs.
Imagine cliffs made up of perfect geometric columns of black rock and you'll get an idea of what this place looks like. This park includes the Devil's Postpile formation and Rainbow Falls, two reasons to visit Mammoth Lakes. Also not to be missed is nearby Minaret Falls.
Before it was basalt, this area was a lava field and a volcano. Now, it's just a marvelous place for humans to enjoy nature. Rainbow Falls sits just a few miles away from the postpile. The falls are just as gorgeous as the name suggests. After tumbling 101 feet, water from the small river forms misty rainbows on sunny summer days.
Nearby Minaret Falls cascades over 150 feet and spreads out among several rock formations.
Imagine cliffs made up of perfect geometric columns of black rock and you'll get an idea of what this place looks like. This park includes the Devil's Postpile formation and Rainbow Falls, two reasons to visit Mammoth Lakes. Also not to be missed is nearby Minaret Falls.
Before it was basalt, this area was a lava field and a volcano. Now, it's just a marvelous place for humans to enjoy nature. Rainbow Falls sits just a few miles away from the postpile. The falls are just as gorgeous as the name suggests. After tumbling 101 feet, water from the small river forms misty rainbows on sunny summer days.
Nearby Minaret Falls cascades over 150 feet and spreads out among several rock formations. Minaret Falls Campground serves as an ideal base for visiting this section of the park. Everything is linked by walking trails, so hopping around is easy on your weekend getaway.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Devil's Postpile National Monument
Boasting a modest 21-site, first-come first-serve campground, Devil’s Postpile Monument quickly fills up on weekends and during the July-August period. It is fit with toilets and running water as well as bear-proof lockers, and is only open during the summer/fall season. We advise that you check out the B loop portion, as it is closest to the rive Read more...
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