Moderate hike
Rainbow Falls (Devils Postpile)
Near Mammoth Lakes, California
Height101 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail5 mi round trip
Best seasonSummer
Rainbow Falls (Devils Postpile) is a 101-ft waterfall near Mammoth Lakes, California, with moderate hike access (5 mi round trip). a high-Sierra fall that throws rainbows over the San Joaquin. Best season: Summer.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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