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Remembering the forest fires – Rainbow Falls loop from Devils Postpile National Monument

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Remembering the forest fires – Rainbow Falls loop from Devils Postpile National Monument

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Remembering the forest fires – Rainbow Falls loop from Devils Postpile National Monument

01:22

4.93km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ansel Adams Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

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1

815 m

Remembering the forest fires

Highlight • Natural

2

1.41 km

Rainbow and Fish Creek Trails lead through open burn areas, with young growth showcasing forest recovery from the 1992 Rainbow Fire that devastated the area.

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3

2.22 km

Rainbow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rainbow Falls is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. Plunging 101-feet down to the turbulent water below, the falls are named for the rainbows …

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4.93 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.83 km

104 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (2,240 m)

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Today

Monday 12 October

6°C

-3°C

37 %

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