How Do You Enjoy Devils Postpile National Monument?
Devil’s Postpile National Monument, established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, is home to Devil’s postpiles, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world’s finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry. Hike to Rainbow Falls, just two miles downstream from the Postpile formation. The Falls drop an impressive 101 feet and are aptly named for the colorful rainbows that form in its mist. Hike the High Sierra. Over 90% of the Monument is designated as wilderness. Both the John Muir and the Pacific Crest Trails pass through the Monument. Myriad day-hikes and overnight trips originate from the Monument’s trailhead. See the Postpile. 100,000 years ago, a lava flow erupted two miles upstream from the Monument. As it flowed down the Valley, it eventually ran into an obstruction which served as a dam to the lava’s path. Pooling up as dee
