Devils Postpile National Monument

About

Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, 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 up to 60 feet and display a striking symmetry.

Activities

• Astronomy
• Stargazing
• Biking
• Road Biking
• Camping
• Car or Front Country Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Front-Country Hiking
• Horse Trekking
• Horseback Riding
• Junior Ranger Program
• Wildlife Watching

Location

37.6152564, -119.0873903