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Shuttle Buses Have Stopped Running for the Season
The Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile Shuttle has stopped for the season. Visitors are now permitted to drive into the valley. Interagency passes are now accepted for all visitors, or for those without passes, a $10/vehicle fee will be charged.
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Road Delays Possible Through September and October
A hazardous fuel reduction project will likely cause periodic delays of at least 30 minutes throughout the months of September and October. There will be large trucks on the Reds Meadow Road from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please drive carefully. More »
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Devils Postpile Sets 37-Foot Vehicle Length Restriction on the Devils Postpile Access Road
In order to improve public safety, Devils Postpile will be enforcing a limit of 37 feet for vehicles on the short monument access road. This is not for the entire Reds Meadow Road. Large vehicles can still access Forest Service campgrounds in the valley. More »
A Geologic Wonder
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 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry.
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Reds Meadow Shuttle Bus
The mandatory shuttle bus into the Reds Meadow Valley and Devils Postpile National Monument allows visitors to experience the area safely.
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Rainbow Falls
Just two miles downstream from the Postpile formation, Rainbow Falls drops an impressive 101 feet. This is a great day hike from the ranger station.
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Hike the High Sierra
Devils Postpile is not only home to stunning geology, but serves as a gateway to the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas.
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Did You Know?
The John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails join into one trail in the monument. Many "through-hikers" take advantage of the shuttle system and other amenities at Devils Postpile to refuel and rest. More...