The Devils Postpile National Monument, which is only open from mid-June to mid-October, was once part of the Yosemite National Park and was only placed under protection as an independent park in 1911.

The main attraction of the park is Devils Postpile, an approximately 100 meters wide and 30 meters high cliff of vertical, volcanic basalt columns, which have a very symmetrical, hexagonal shape.

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July 29, 2017

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Wall of basalt columns from an ancient vulcano

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1. Devils Postpile – Rainbow Falls loop from Devils Postpile National Monument

7.97km

02:15

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Devils Postpile – Rainbow Falls loop from Minarets Falls

14.0km

03:52

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rainbow Falls – Devils Postpile loop from The Ranches at Snowcreek

21.3km

06:42

860m

850m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,330 m

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Location: Madera County, California, United States

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1. Devils Postpile – Rainbow Falls loop from Devils Postpile National Monument

2. Devils Postpile – Rainbow Falls loop from Minarets Falls

3. Rainbow Falls – Devils Postpile loop from The Ranches at Snowcreek

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