Devils Postpile Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Long drive, short hike. But the rock formation competes on a smaller (and much closer) scale with its famous National Monument namesake near Mammoth Lakes, California. The site sits prettily on west flank of Deadwood Peak -- a short scramble leads to nice views of the canyons of Canyon Creek.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5680’--5860’ | Devils Postpile can also be accessed via Saddleback Road beginning (E) west of Downieville (F). See Chimney Rock Trail for directions from Downieville and the east. Saddleback Mountain Lookout makes a great side-trip and you can easily fit it into the long drive to the Devils Postpile. The lookout sits along Road # 25-23 and intersections are signed off of the #25 Road or the Saddleback Road S509. Take a map. The lookout is staffed usually beginning in early July through August and sometimes later. Visitors are welcome. |
DIRECTIONS:
To Devils Postpile Trail
Topographic Maps: La Porte, Mt. Fillmore. Follow Cal-Ida Road 22.6 miles to trailhead. Paved only for first 12 miles and dirt the last six miles.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking - Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
Exceptional destination, but it's a long, long drive and then only a 400 foot scramble up the "trail."
