We never miss an opportunity to visit a park, monument, or historic site operated by the National Park Service. Usually the natural landscape/features that are the reason for the area being designated as a national park or monument are incredible and not to be missed. Similarly the historic sites often recall significant events in the history of the area, sometimes preceding the establishment of the U.S. Devil's Postpile National Monument is located in the Reds Meadow area of the Inyo National Forest just west of Mammoth Lakes. The main attraction is a unique geologic feature that is the result of volcanic lava cooling in such a way as to create hexongal vertical columns that thrust upward where it outcrops from the hillside. Located near to the scenic San Joaquin River and not far from camping and fishing areas of Agnew Meadows, Upper Soda Springs, Minaret Falls, and Reds Meadow, the national monument and surrounding area is a nice setting for some outdoor adventure including hiking, camping, and fishing.
Because of limited accessibilty into the Postpile and Reds Meadow area, visitors must use a shuttle bus. See my Devil's Postpile transportation tip for details.
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Phone: 760.934.2289
Address: Devils Postpile National Monument
Directions: About 14 miles west of Mammoth Lakes by car or shuttle bus
Website: www.nps.gov/depo
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on Aug 20, 2006
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