Devils Postpile National Monument

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 up to 60 feet and display a striking symmetry.

Devils Postpile Formation

Devils Postpile formation is one of many features to see at Devils Postpile National Monument.

The Devils Postpile basalt formation resembles tall columns.

Hexagonal Fractures at the top of Devils Postpile

Part of the popular loop trail will take you to this unique geologic formation.

Hexagonal fractures that make up the columns at the postpile with glacial polish

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls

Waterfall with faint rainbow

Soda Springs Meadow and San Joaquin River

Soda Springs Meadow and San Joaquin River

Soda Springs Meadow and San Joaquin River