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Tentative Opening Date Announced
A tentative opening date of May 25, 2013 has been announced for Devils Postpile and Reds Meadow Valley. Campgrounds will not be open until mid-late June. Limited visitor services will be available. This is condition dependent and subject to change. More »
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Devils Postpile Sets 37-Foot Vehicle Length Restriction on the Devils Postpile Access Road
Devils Postpile has a limit of 37 feet for vehicles on the monument road. This may change during weather events, construction activities, vehicle congestion, or for safety reasons. Call or email for more information. More »
A Geologic Wonder
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 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry.
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Reds Meadow Shuttle Bus
The mandatory shuttle bus into the Reds Meadow Valley and Devils Postpile National Monument allows visitors to experience the area safely.
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Rainbow Falls
Just two miles downstream from the Postpile formation, Rainbow Falls drops an impressive 101 feet. This is a great day hike from the ranger station.
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Hike the High Sierra
Devils Postpile is not only home to stunning geology, but serves as a gateway to the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas.
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Hike the High Sierra
Devils Postpile is not only home to stunning geology, but serves as a gateway to the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas.
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Did You Know?
In the fall of 2005, a new meteorological (met) station was installed in Soda Springs Meadow at Devils Postpile. It joins a network of other weather stations throughout the Sierra Nevada that provide important data to climate research and the management of California's hyrdologic resources. More...