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California
8.1 mi
Distance
1,758 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Devils Postpile National Monument
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What's missing
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Why you'll love it
Summit Meadow
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Summit Meadow offers a moderate alpine hike through scenic high-elevation meadowland with nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain over 8 miles. This trail showcases the natural beauty of California's mountain meadows, with expansive views and diverse wildflower displays depending on season. The steady climb rewards hikers with access to subalpine terrain and open vistas typical of the Sierra Nevada region.
Devil's Postpile Boundary Trai
~1 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile walk exploring volcanic terrain near Devil's Postpile.
Fish Creek
~2 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through riparian habitat with minimal elevation gain.
Lion Point
~3 min drive
Accessible 5.92-mile summit hike with 282 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Rainbow Falls-Reds C
~2 min drive
Easy waterfall walk with minimal elevation gain and scenic views.
Starkweather
~5 min drive
Nearly 5-mile trail with 579 ft gain near Starkweather, California.
Minaret Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile creek-side climb with 1,371 ft elevation gain.
Sotcher Lake to Red's Meadow
~2 min drive
Easy connector walk from Sotcher Lake to Red's Meadow.
Minaret Mine
~6 min drive
Historic alpine mine hike with steady elevation gain and Sierra views.
Pumice Butte
~8 min drive
Accessible volcanic summit hike with scenic high desert views.
Sotcher Lake Vis Loop
~2 min drive
Easy scenic loop around Sotcher Lake with minimal elevation gain.
