Devils Postpile National Monument
🇺🇸United States, California
Devils Postpile National Monument, located in eastern California, USA, features volcanic basalt columns formed 100,000 years ago. Covering 798 acres, it includes the 101-foot Rainbow Falls. Established in 1911, the Monument preserves unique geological formations with columns reaching 60 feet tall.
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The Monument is known for its hexagonal basalt columns, created by lava cooling and cracking. Accessible via hiking trails, it operates seasonally due to snow. The area also has glacially carved landscapes. Visitors can learn about its geological significance and explore the surrounding Ansel Adams Wilderness and the Sierra Nevada mountains.