The best waterfall hikes and walks in John Muir Wilderness
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1,864
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Last updated: October 4, 2025
4.8
(6)
110
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1. First Lake – Second Lake and Temple Crag loop from Big Pine
14.6km
04:45
690m
690m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
1.0
(1)
16
hikers
2. Lon Chaney Cabin – View of Mount Alice loop from Big Pine
10.2km
03:24
530m
530m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(1)
6
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3. Hiking loop from Big Pine
6.09km
02:00
300m
300m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
32
hikers
4. Rainbow Falls — Mammoth Lakes
3.85km
01:06
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(8)
177
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5. Devil's Postpile 🗻 – Rainbow Falls loop from Old Mammoth
7.97km
02:14
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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