Rainbow Falls, Waterfall in Devils Postpile National Monument, California, US.
A 100-foot waterfall creates multiple cascading streams that fall over granite rocks, forming water patterns visible from the viewing platform.
The area surrounding Rainbow Falls became part of the Ansel Adams Wilderness, preserving natural features within the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The trail to Rainbow Falls passes through a regenerating forest where past wildfires have shaped the current landscape of burnt trees and new growth.
Visitors can reach Rainbow Falls through a 3-mile round trip hike from stop 9 at Devils Postpile, with an entrance fee of 10 dollars.
The returning path from Rainbow Falls presents an uphill challenge as hikers must ascend the same elevation they descended to reach the falls.
GPS coordinates: 37.60189,-119.08397
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:52
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