4.8 mi
Distance
883 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 52m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Rainbow Falls via Devils Postpile Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,321 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 2,354 ft |
| End | 4.8 mi | 2,321 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Getting Around and shuttle bus
National Park Service, Devils Postpile National Monument
- Places To Go and permits
National Park Service, Devils Postpile National Monument
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mammoth Lakes, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Madera County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Devils Postpile, 1000 Island Lake, Agnew Meadows
Fern Lake and Superior Lake
Minaret Falls Trail
Devils Postpile to Rainbow Falls and Fern Lake
Devils Postpile Loop
Devil's Postpile Ranger Station to Fern Lake
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