Minaret Falls Trail

Devils Postpile National Monument

easy

Length: 0.55 mi

Est. time: 18m

Gain: 138 ft

Loss: 15 ft

Max elev: 7,690 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Earthhikehorse

Elevation profile

+138 ft gain · −15 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Devils Postpile Ranger Station (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

Connects to:

John Muir Trail Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

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Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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