The best waterfall hikes and walks in Inyo National Forest
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3,850
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Last updated: October 24, 2025
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1. 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.
4.9
(14)
198
hikers
2. Devils Postpile – Rainbow Falls loop from Old Mammoth
7.97km
02:15
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
110
hikers
3. 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.
4.7
(6)
39
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4. Devils Postpile – Rainbow Falls loop from Old Mammoth
14.0km
03:52
250m
250m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
14
hikers
5. Horseshoe Lake – Rainbow Falls loop from The Ranches at Snowcreek
21.3km
06:42
860m
850m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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