Devils Postpile Ranger Station — Attraction in Mammoth Lakes

Very busy, especially on the weekend, a bit of a tourist trap, 60' columns don't look more than 30' to me, and if you've seen the ubiquitous photo, that's basically it for the monument, takes about 15 minutes. I also went up to the trail around the back to the top of the 'pile where several folks with large cameras were very interested in the hexagonal rocks, and there was nothing preventing a 60' plummet over the side.

We also walked down the Rainbow Falls, wearing our hiking gear, hats, with snacks and plenty of water, but along the way we learned this up and down 5 miles round trip wilderness trail can also be accomplished by folks of all ages, from babies in arms to tiny children in flip flops to the out of shape and the elderly, exposed directly to the sun, without any supplies or experience. There were rainbows in the falls so I was satisfied.

On the way back the bus driver of #808, an elderly white man, shouted at my son and forced us to ride standing up for the 30 minute ride back to the Mammoth Hotel. This was unacceptable and a...

Beautiful spot. Definitely a must see! Enjoyed the very short hike to the monument and top of it, about a quarter of a mile. Lots to see around and explore. Trail is very pretty and well maintained. The Parking area is fairly small. There are a few restrooms there, not super clean, but helpful when you need them. Awesome scenery. There drive up here was very pretty and the roads were narrow and windy. There's a $10 fee to enter red meadows valley, where Devil's...

This is where you go to get to Devils Postpile! You can get here through car, but most people get dropped off by the bus. You buy the bus pass at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. You get there bus there as well and if you want yo go to Devils Postpile, here is where it would drop you off and you would wait for it here as well!

It’s a very short walk from here to get the the...