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Part of Devil’s Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls is a 101 foot high waterfall that is named for the constant rainbows that can be seen in the abundant mist. Rainbow Falls is best viewed around noon, when the sun is at its highest, because at this time the rainbows are the clearest and brightest (and best for picture taking). Raimbow Falls is surrounded by tall cliffs and green trees, and the water is part of the San Joaquin River. Shuttles from Mammoth Adventure Center can take visitors to the falls, and personal vehicles can park at the trailhead parking lot, though it does fill quickly. The hike to the falls is a short one, only about 1.3 miles each way, and the trail is sandy and often quite populated with other hikers and horseback riders.

End of CA-203 West, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, Phone: 760-934-2289

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