Rainbow Falls – Devils Postpile loop from Lake Mary Rd / Horseshoe Lake Parking
Rainbow Falls – Devils Postpile loop from Lake Mary Rd / Horseshoe Lake Parking
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Rainbow Falls – Devils Postpile loop from Lake Mary Rd / Horseshoe Lake Parking
06:42
21.3km
850m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
148 m
Horseshoe Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
7.64 km
Forest recovery from 1992 Rainbow Fire
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
8.44 km
Rainbow Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Tip by
9.85 km
Remembering the forest fires
Highlight • Natural
12.2 km
Devils Postpile
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
14.0 km
Reds Meadow Resort & Shop
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Tip by
21.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.6 km
555 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.9 km
238 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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