Simply amazing and gorgeous. Its a long drive down into the valley but Just a short walk to the famous postpile ftom the visitor bldg. Definitely take the loop to the top of the pile. Views are incredible and its not that long. Maybe half a mile. You can take longer hikes to waterfalls but bring water. Dogs on leash are a-Ok. Kids, be sure to get a junior ranger program from the rangers. Have fun. read more

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What a great day trip activity to do if you're staying in the nearby Mammoth Lakes, or even for summer camping! We were able to take a shuttle bus from the Main Lodge at Mammoth Mountain to Devil's Postpile for $7 round-trip per person. The drive itself was worth the $7 and much safer than attempting it yourself! The trek from the parking lot to the Postpiles was about 0.4 miles on a well-paved path. We also ventured another 2 miles or so to see Rainbow Falls. An easy and leisurely trek along a beautiful and bountiful river! We even saw deer feeding in the meadows and colorful birds everywhere. A beautiful, scenic park! read more

Anyone who comes to Mammoth Lakes should do this hike at least once. I've been doing this hike for the last ten years with family and friends. The only negative is you have to pay a fare to take a shuttle to the actual hiking route. I think they started this a few years ago. We usually start the hike at Devil's Postpile. From Devil's Postpile to Rainbow Fall out and back is about 4 miles. When coming back, there is an alternative route that can lead you back to the shuttle stop. The highlight of the hike is the 100 foot waterfall at Rainbow Falls. You can walk down to the base of the fall, and even swim in the cold but refreshing water. Be ready for a workout climbing the steps from the base of the fall. The scenery is just beautiful and breath taking. read more

Dog friendly review guide! Your dog must be comfortable wearing a muzzle for (what can be) 15-30mins at a time and surrounded/boxed in with people around in an extremely crowded shuttle bus. I mean it. People are sitting, standing, your dog will get squished, needs to be comfortable with people in close quarters. (Small dogs are probably more comfortable on your lap, if they can fit). Your dog will be required to wear a muzzle at all times on the shuttle bus. I recommend bringing your own cage muzzle instead of buying one from the adventure center... with cage muzzles dogs can still open their mouth to pant, vs regular muzzles that keep the dogs mouth shut (they will want to pant on this stressful shuttle trip, and after your hike). Luckily the people that were on the bus with us to and back were very nice, and would let her lean against them (the bus drivers can drive pretty crazily over bumpy roads) and let them put her head on their laps. If you like being outdoors and want the experience of seeing a national monument, this is a good one to see. Otherwise, the other trails in the Reds Meadow Area seem just as nice, and are probably less crowded. We did what other reviewers mentioned, and got off the shuttle at stop number 6 which is for Devils Post pile. We ended up walking to Rainbow Falls after that. There are clear signs on where to go, and the trails are well maintained, dirt (of course), but nothing crazy/no extreme rocks. Once we saw Rainbow Falls we backtracked to bus stop 10, which again, is clearly marked. My dog and I loved these trails a lot, and definitely will come back to Mammoth sometime to explore the others! Oh, and don't forget to purchase your shuttle pass as the Mammoth Adventure Center before hand! Dogs are free, humans are (at the time of writing) $7/adults. read more

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Idiot forest service employee in the booth wouldn't take his smoke mask off to have a conversation.he obviously didn't want to be there and didn't want to answer any questions which by the way is his job. What do we pay these government fools for? This along with overpriced everything and poor service in mammoth is the reason we are not coming back.been coming here for many years but just tired of all that mammoth is now. read more

Wow. This is one intensely dramatic rock formation. Accompanied by a surprisingly harrowing drive to see it. Overall, I will say I was surprised by two things: 1.) That more people don't see this site when they visit Mammoth. (Its super neat-o!) 2.) That they allow regular people to drive such a skinny, uneven road often on the edge of a windy cliff...or that they, at least, don't put up more intense signage about the road! (kinda scary!) I was definitely not expecting either, the drive or rock formations, to be so intense. You will also get one serious lesson on geology and California environmental conservation history if you read some of the brochures and signs around the monument. Very educational! Aside from the scary road thing they have going on, the drive is very scenic and beautiful! Lots of gorgeous trees and wildlife. (Beavers hangin' out roadside!) The rock formation and monument area are surprisingly large, dramatic and in great condition. You can really see why this spot is special. The hike to see the monument is short and easy. There is more hiking accessible from here but we didn't do any of that due to our elderly Canine-American companion. (You can access the Pacific Crest Trail nearby) I don't know the price to get in but it counts for use with the National Parks Annual Pass, so if you have that you have already paid your admission! Pros: Rock formation, nature, informative! Cons: Road to get to formation (scary!), parking lot can get pretty crowded, bathroom read more

Went here for a vacation this past weekend. Really a beautiful and awesome sight to see. I've seen this place on TV on the Travel Channel and it's nice to actually go out and see it in person! The process of getting there is a little complicated. You have to park at the ski resort, buy a shuttle ticket, and then take a 20-25 minute bus ride down the mountain into the valley and then take a short hike to the place. But all that effort is worth it. My family just happened to time our vacation to coincide with the opening of the summer season (for most everything in the Mammoth Lakes area apparently) but most everything ran smoothly. I give it 4.75 stars b/c I don't think $7 is really a reasonable price, but that's fine. The postpiles were awesome read more

If you are in Mammoth spend a few hours exploring the Devil's Postpille - catch the shuttle up to the park and walk the trail to the rock formations that give the area it's name. The trails are easy and well maintained read more

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This is a unique national park with lots to see. We went before the shuttle started so it was free and we had a picnic breakfast in the park which has lots of tables for picnics throughout. Devils Postpile is an easy hike and a must see for all to understand the importance of this park. There are lots of waterfalls to see, Rainbow Falls is the most spectacular, but take time to hike and visit them all. They are all unique. Bring lots of water and mosquito repellent, and a light jacket. It can be cool if not very cold depending on when you go. When we arrived at 7am during our trip in July it was barely above freezing but warmed up nicely to around 50 degree. If you are quiet along the trails you will see lots of wildlife. The Ranger Station at the Postpile parking lot will provide lots of information regarding trails, wildlife, etc. definitely stop by and say hello. Please keep the trails clean and pack out your trash. read more

I don't know if it's because I've seen this site once before or something, but I thought it was just A-OK. Unlike a more interesting site like nearby Rainbow Falls, I didn't spend too much time at the site. It is an interesting rock formation, no doubt about that. There were even some rock columns that were coming up out of the ground at a bent angle, don't think I noticed that part previously. read more

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If you are traveling with your dog(s) this is a great place to visit! Unlike most other National Parks and Monuments, your best friend is allowed on all trails, paved or no, as long as he is on a leash! (Don't be the JERK who ruins this great policy! Pick up after your dog so strangers don't step in his poo, and don't let him off his leash!) My husband, pups, and I visited during late October, so the shuttle service had ended. (Fear not, Fido can ride the shuttle for free!) We were hoping that we would be able to camp here, but the campgrounds had closed for the winter season already. This is a geologic wonderland, not to be missed! Bring your camera and hiking boots, and plenty of drinking water. Perhaps you should bring a picnic basket as well! This was my third attempt to see this Park due to heavy snow! Learn from my mistakes... if you happen by this unique gem and it's open...visit and enjoy! If you are very fit, you can hike the Pacific Crest and John Muir Trails, which both wind through the park. I already dream of when I can return here and spend a week camping, and my visit was circa Halloween 2011! xoxo read more

We got off the shuttle and hiked to Rainbow Falls and then to the Lower Falls. The falls are just beautiful. Not many people make it to the Lower Falls and we had it all to ourselves to sit and enjoy a light picnic. From the falls, we hiked to the Postpile, which, in my opinion, is an interesting phenomena but a little over blown with the shuttle and all though I understand the need for the shuttle. Sheesh, for $20 you can take a car load of people into Yosemite and see many waterfalls and amazing rock formations. I am not sorry that I have finally made it to the Postpile but I doubt that I would ever go back. Now the Devil's Tower in Wyoming is another story. That is definitely worth the entrance fee. I also enjoyed Columns of the Giants off of Highway 108 at least as much. read more

The postpile is spectacular. It's an easy 0.8-mile round-trip walk with only 15 feet of elevation gain on hard-packed fine gravel. There's even a ramp for wheelchair users. Interpretative signage is interesting. We had to ride the bus standing up on the way there, but we got a seat on the way back. Beware that you can wait for hours for the bus on the way back because the buses fill up. We saw that this was especially a problem at the non-postpile stops. read more

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Very cool natural formation! You have to take the shuttle from the adventure center. Unless you are going before 7 AM or after 7 PM. You have to take the shuttle. It's pretty cheap though. Eight bucks for adults and four bucks for kiddos. Once you get off at the devil stop, if you have kiddos, stop at the ranger station. They have a cool little kid booklet for the kiddos to complete. The hike itself is pretty short. Less than a mile round-trip. It was cool to look at the rocks and then walk to the top and see the hexagon pattern as well. There was a dude smoking pot next to us, but I guess anything goes in Mammoth :-) very cool hike and easy to do! read more

Very interesting place to visit. Had to take a shuttle bus in. Did the loop and climbed to top of piles. Then hiked to rainbow falls and back. read more

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We were coming from Reno, NV down the 395 South and decided to do the Mammoth Lakes Loop which is basically a scenic loop of the forest. We ended up at the Mammoth Adventure Center from this direction rather than coming from L.A. where we're from. I hadn't been to Mammoth since 2003 but I saw the shuttle buses and knew we'd have to get tickets! We went up to the window and bought the tickets. In hindsight, I'd of rather bought the $10 pass to drive my car and go to the Red Meadows Resort (where the shuttle bus stops at anyway!) Okay, we took the shuttle bus and got off at Stop #6 for Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls. It was 0.5 miles to Devils Postpile and 2.7 miles further to Rainbow Falls. Devils Postpile was surreal -looking but very interesting to learn about. I hadn't been there since 1975 and back then you could drive right up to the parking lot where the bus drops people off. My own teenagers were impressed and we took many photos. Most of the people on the shuttle continued on to Rainbow Falls. We, however, had already asked the girl at the ticket window if there was a shorter route. Indeed there is. We hiked back 0.5 miles back to the shuttle bus and took it to Stop #9. Then hiked 1.3 miles one-way to Rainbow Falls. I found this to be worth it with the motley crew I was with! I highly recommend visiting this awesome, natural volcanic creation from long ago! The trail itself is not strenuous and very pleasant to its location. The weather was warm and nice in July. Good idea to apply sunscreen, bring water and wear good shoes to Devils Postpile. Very do-able with young children since it is just 0.5 miles one-way. I'd recommend being more prepared with snacks, water, hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen if you plan to go on to Rainbow Falls - a long hike through Ansel Adams Wilderness (which caught fire in 1992 and is not longer a lush forest) and totally worth it! read more

The park was great, I would call it a hidden gem. Not nearly as crowded as Yosemite but the scenery is amazing. Very well managed park with busses that will take you to different parts of the park. The rangers we encountered were very friendly and knowledgeable. I would call the hike to the base of the postpile as easy, it was about a half mile from the bus stop/parking area/Ranger station. There were resting areas and even a natural ramp for those that struggle with steps. Beautiful views, especially from the top of the postpile. If you want to get to the top you will need good shoes and be able to climb quite a few stairs on the trail. read more

Very disappointed in the way they do things. We read on the internet that we should be up here early for better parking and we're then turned away because there is a bus that brings you up "due to the parking" when asked if the lot was full she said " we don't know we don't check it" REALLY!!!! So we ended up leaving oh and by the way we were at the gate at 7:30 am read more

We had a lot of trouble finding out what the process was to get to the trail head so I am listing the details so a visitor knows what to expect. Park (or take a shuttle - there are several in Mammoth) at the Main Lodge. There are actual parking shuttles running up and down Minaret Road that will take you up to the Main Lodge since parking goes for miles. Next, you must purchase a ticket for a shuttle ride to the trail head ($7 for adults, $4 for kids as of Sept 3, 2016). There is a window on the outside of the Adventure Center where you purchase tickets. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes between 10am -4pm then every 45 minutes. The shuttle will take you down into the valley where it then makes several stops (you will get a map of what is at each stop). It took around 25 minutes to get to stop 6. We got off at stop 6 for Devil's Postpile. There are bathrooms here, a ranger station, and a ranger giving directions and answering questions. The monument is 0.4 miles down the trail. From there, you can either turn back to the ranger station and catch the shuttle to the next stops or take the well-marked hiking trail on to Rainbow Falls. Rainbow Falls is a 2 mile hike with a few moderate hills to climb. It levels out the last 1/2 mile or so. Due to the 1992 Rainbow fire there is very little shade for the majority of the trail so bring sunscreen and plenty of water. Don't be fooled by the chilly temps at the main lodge. You descend 1,500 feet into the valley on the shuttle and it gets hot in a hurry. Once you've seen the falls, you can continue on to the Lower Falls but we opted to hike back to shuttle stop 10 (Red Meadows Resort). It was a 1.2 mile hike with the trail on a moderate, yet constant incline. All total, Runkeeper logged us at 3.54 miles with a 1,117 ft elevation change (the very last mile up to the shuttle stop) and 1 hr and 48 minutes of actual hiking, the entire trip from getting on the shuttle at the lodge to returning was about 3.5 hours. At shuttle stop 10 there is a general store where we got our 10 year old son a Popsicle and my husband a Corona. There is a very long line to get back on a shuttle so we had to wait about 30 minutes as the busses loaded one after the other. There are restrooms here so it was a nice pit stop. All in all, this is a great family hike. We saw several deer on the trail as well as 20-30 chipmunks. The trail is quite crowded so you have to wait your turn to take pics of the falls but it was a nice afternoon activity. read more

My first thought, "Wow... Superman's Fortress of Solitude." I am still in awe of how nature uses hexagonal patterns to save space and energy - even in soap bubbles! read more

There are so many beautiful places to see of fthe US 395, from Reno, to Mammoth Lakes to Red Rock Canyon, the hot springs, and then this intriguing stop. A haven for geologist's, my old friend who enjoyed looking at rocks would had a chub if he saw this place. So many places to see in the world, but many of those are here in California. This is one of those gems. read more

ok 4.5 we came, we saw, we conquered. We took the shuttle from Mammoth Adventure Center to this place, best way to go, Professional, Courteous Drivers. Give you all the low down, like a tour. So we exit at the postpile and walk down maybe a 1/4 mile. It looks bigger in pictures and what Huell showed us but still impressive. Rangers everywhere explaining their know how to all us city folks. We took pics and then procedded to climb up to view from the top. Awesome sight, steep climb bu do-able. We then trecked to Rainbow Falls about 3 miles away. Seemed like a 5 mile hike. Very hot day so dont forget to bring your water. Saw a couple of streams and even crossed a bridge. the Falls were all that and more, beautiful country I must say. If you ever get the chance, Do It. So we hiked back to Red's Meadow and caught the Shuttle back to Mammoth. All in all about 4 hrs. spent in these beautiful woods.Take your time and try to catch it all. Scenery, Birds, lil animals. read more

Visited 09/01/2019. This will be a biased review as I was merely passing by this place and decided to check it out. I was not prepared! This is a beautiful but chaotic place. Do not underestimate the hikes/trails. The shuttle bus can get pretty crowded and they allow standing passengers. There are a lot of sign boards with information (miles per hike but there are no warnings about the difficulty levels of hikes. Sure, the rangers are friendly and give you information but they don't warn you. They tell you it's 1 mile or 2 miles or something like that but for someone who has never done hiking, it may not convey the severity of the hike. My wife wanted to visit Minaret falls and the ranger pointed in a direction and told us, "It's that way, it's beautiful." We started hiking in the general direction and it became eerily silent and the trail almost disappears in some sections. We had to follow the horse poop trail and had to climb over some rocks and dangerously slippery narrow pathways. At some point we heard some low but loud grunting noise (probably a bear) and we tried to be quiet as we passed that particular stretch. It took us an hour and half to reach Minaret falls and the view was meh (maybe we were too tired to appreciate the beauty). We had to hike back another hour and half to the Postpile. A lot of people were exhausted and were seen sitting in shaded areas along the route. Even dogs were exhausted! Oh, did I tell you we took our 5 year old on the hike? The ranger saw that we had a child and we were not having any proper hiking gear (we were not hikers and were just tourists passing by. We only had water and some snack bars with us). She could have easily warned us that it is strenuous hike but nope. So in addition to carrying our backpacks we also had to carry our poor child half the time in the scorching heat. Same is the case with Rainbow falls. It's a stunning view but again, a moderate hike. We thought we were the only ones that didn't prepare well enough but throughout the way, I saw elderly people and very young children struggling to make the hike. Carry PLENTY of hydration!! We got off the shuttle at stop 9, hiked the rainbow fall trail and then hiked up to stop 10 ( this section is pretty steep, if you have elderly people or anyone with bad knees avoid this stretch but you will end up taking the longer route back to 9) Stop 10 has a store with basic drinks, ice cream and souvenirs. Long line to the cashiers of course, everyone was famished and needed a drink. There's another long line to get on the shuttle back to the visitor center. Crowd started becoming a little unruly around evening because everyone was exhausted and wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible. Summary- It's a beautiful place but come well prepared. There are also no restrooms or water fountains beyond the ranger station. read more

Such an amazing sight. The hike to the postpile is easy and going to the top of the postpile is a little steep (the view is definitely worth it). There is another hike from the postpile to Rainbow Falls...that one was a little torturous if you have young kids, if it is the height of summer, or if you are a very casual tourist. It was hot, sandy, and terribly dusty when I visited. :P so...bring PLENTY of water! read more

This is so worth the trip out to! We did this hike after I ran the Mammoth Half Marathon - to postpile it was an easy .5 mile and to venture out to Rainbow Falls was a beautiful 2.5 miles. We took the bus from the Mammoth Main Lodge which I would recommend doing - the roads are narrow and windy and you can take in the beauty while riding on the bus. It was natures beauty! read more

Everyone at The Village kept telling me I had to take some shuttle down to the monument. However, I ran into a woman who told me the shuttle service was stopped for a few weeks and cars were allowed to drive down. Woo-hoo! This review is more of a tip for those lucky enough to come when you're allowed to drive your car down. If you're coming with small kids or older adults here's what I suggest. Bring bug repellent and then...Park at Devil's Postpile parking lot, just before you get to the monument there's a trail for Minaret Falls with a cute bridge. Go to the bridge and take pictures of the lovely views and then make your way over to Devil's Postpile. This is short and doable by most anyone. Get back in your car and head towards Reds Meadows. Park in the Rainbow Falls parking lot. It's the last shuttle stop marked on the map, You just saved yourself 1.2 miles of hiking. It feels like 10 miles for some. Your going to want to save that time and energy for your third hike. The hike to the Falls is longer than Postpile but the landscape changes several times so it's worth it. The Falls are breathtaking. I took the long staircase down to the lower falls...WOW! If you still have some energy left in you for another hike, get back in your car and head back to Devil's Postpile parking lot. Remember that bridge I mentioned above, take that to Minaret Falls. Well worth saving the energy to make this third hike. I made a 4pm reservation at Benton Hot Springs, in one of their private 5 person tubs and it took care of everyone's sore muscles. Best day ever!!! read more

Devils Postpile National Monument is part of the National Parks and runs along the San Joaquin River on the Sierra Neveda's western side. It was quite a hike considering its 7,560 feet elevation. However, if you want to hike it, the trails are pretty smooth and well maintained. My Dad, my sister, my girlfriend, and one of my dogs all made the hike without much huffing and puffing. Devils Postpile was established as a monument back in 1911 for its amazing columnar basalt formations as you can see in my pictures. The National Monument also has a 101 foot Rainbow Falls as you can see from my photos too. Enjoy. read more

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Really cool to check out if you're driving by or in Mammoth. The postpile is MUCH more massive than what it looks like in the photos. We stopped here along our road trip through the Eastern Sierras and its crazy to think that something like this exists in California along with our deserts, beaches, and national parks! read more

The best time to come here is in the off season or before/after hours when you don't have to take the shuttle down. You can have leashed dogs (if you take the shuttle the dogs will have to be muzzled). Make sure to drink tons of water (even though it's an easy hike), you are at higher altitude. read more

First time at Mammoth Lakes, I came from Yosemite but it was too crowded and no accommodations available, you can't even sleep in the car, you'll be cited. So crossed Yosemite via Tioga Road, 49 miles (make sure you have gas) but too many great sceneries regret didn't stop, I just want to get out of the Park before it gets dark. So ended up in Mammoth lakes for the night. Next day,. I got to the Mammoth Mt. Ski Main lodge at 12P. Next shuttle at 1220, makes sure u bring a lot fluid for hydration, although the weather was perfect, not too hot, partially clouded and clear blue skies. I got off on shuttle stop #6, 2.5 miles to Rainbow Falls, It was nice trail, a bit dusty and sandy, lots of surprises (horse dang). So I got to the Postpile, It was impressive. the rangers are very nice and informative. There was small picnic area by the river, where I ate my lunch. I continued to walk to Rainbow falls, makes sure you still have water, you'll be walking across a burnt area, not too bad since the fire was in 1992, so new trees are growing. I stopped by the Stock Bridge and crossed to the Buttress from here you can see the expanse of the fire, so going back to the trail. I got to upper Rainbow Falls. It was powerful and roaring, I went down the steps to the base not many people do. I took off my shoes and soak my feet in the water, very relieving and nice mist when the wind blows your way but not a soak-er. Be careful, the rocks can be sharp and can cut you according to another hiker. i didn't go to the lower falls, I don't think I have enough time, so on the way back, the ranger told me to keep right to get to the shuttle stop #9 closer to the falls. I made a mistake taking the horse trail to the right, lots of "surprises" and more uphill and narrower. It was too far to go back, one part you have to cross a stream with no bridge, so my shoes got wet. Now I m worried cause the sign says to the Resort. So when I got a chance I jumped back to the Rainbow Trail-head. I got there its says parking lot, so I walk around looking for the bus stop, can't find it or missed it, so started walking down, I must have missed it, I got to the next stop, again , I didn't see any marker. so walk again, finally I got to Sotcher Lake. This one has clear sign and waiting area. Three people were waiting for the ride too. So got back at the Ski Lodge at past 6 PM. So that whole excursion took me 6 hours. Worth it but those missed shuttle stop was a waste of time. read more

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While camping at Pinecrest we took a day trip to Devil's Postpile. It is an amazing sight to see if your in the area. The hike from the rangers station to the postpile is very short and the trail is well managed. We didnt have enough to to hike to rainbow falls, which I hear is beautiful. The only downside to Devil's postpile is the fact you must pay for a bus ride down to the rangers station unless you are camping in the campground... which is very pricey. read more

Amazing geological formation. Easy half mile hike in an absolutely beautiful area near Mammoth. Great for young kids. Bring you fishing gear, a nice stream full of trout is on the way. read more

We took the $7 shuttle ride to the Devil's Postpile from the Mammoth Adventure Center / Ski Area. The shuttle ride is a little over 30 minutes. After being dropped off, the hike to the actual Postpile is about .2 miles, it is real short and easy. Anyone, even little children, should be able to walk it without any problems at all. The Devil's Postpile is cool and interesting but I would recommend going further to Rainbow Falls if you want to experience something more on the beautiful side. The trail isn't too bad but it is a lot longer than the .2 miles that took you to the Postpile. It is definitely worth it. Take your kids there but only if they can walk on their own without supervision. After you get to Rainbow Falls, you don't have to take a round trip back. There is a trail that lead to a closer bus stop to take you back. read more

I didn't spend extensive time here, only shuttled down to the monument. From what I understand, there is some great hiking in this area, including an impressive waterfall. You aren't able to drive to the monument, you're required to take a shuttle. My experience down the mountain was horrifying! The shuttle driver was so close to the edge of this steep, winding, narrow road, the shuttle actually clipped off a tree branch! Going back up wasn't as bad, I guess it depends on the driver and his communication with other shuttles making the reverse trip... good luck. As for the monument, great to see in person... I enjoy visiting all of the national parks and monuments, but I expected more. read more

Really fascinating formation, I just couldn't believe how straight the rocks were, and also neat to see headwaters for the San Joaquin River. The staff at the ranger station were also super super nice. I had wanted to buy a fridge magnet, but they were out of stock. However they took my info, and when they had them again, someone reached out to me so that I could buy and then have them mail it to me! For a four dollar fridge magnet! So nice, thank you guys. read more

Easy hike to Devil's postpile. Was a bit disappointed, thought it would taller than it actually was. We went early in the morning and the trails were quite crowded already. read more

Have to agree with Tracy.....the coolness factor does not overwhelm the 30 min crappy bus ride down a curvy mountain pass, nor does it help that a rock formation that takes 10 mins to gaze upon costs soooooo much money to view. If it wasn't for nearby Rainbow Falls, a 2 mile hike each way from DP, I would have gone less stars. read more

While the area itself has a lot to offer, the actual "devil's postpile" is a quite unexciting geological feature which does not make the "national monument" cut, in my view. Add to it the requirement to buy shuttle bus tickets and it loses another point. It's not that I don't understand the need for the shuttle bus to reduce crowds and pollution, it's just that it adds an inconvenience that will reduce your experience. Have not done rainbow falls, so no comment on that. If you're spending time in Mammoth you can go see this, but I would not go out of my way for it the way you might for other national monuments. read more

On our final day in Mammoth, my family decided to visit this National Monument since it seemed like a must-see attraction. Well, it's an interesting rock formation, I'll say that. It wasn't anything breathtaking. During the summer season, you can only get here by shuttle, which charges $7 a person. We waited for an hour to board the shuttle, which then took us to Devil's Postpile. The shuttle drops you off at a parking lot about half a mile from the monument so it's an easy walk. If you have nothing to do, I'd recommend visiting this attraction to kill time. It may take up half of a day because the shuttles are slow and have huge lines. Getting here seems more like a chore than a recreational activity so I wouldn't visit again. Mammoth Lakes definitely has more interesting things to do, like kayaking in the lakes or hiking to crystal lake. read more

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We went to the Devil's Postpile on opening day June 24th 2010. I must admit I was thinking why doesn't it open sooner. When you actually get into the park it makes sense, there was lots and lots of snow still there. The Postpile it's self it pretty interesting and incredible. read more