Devils Postpile National Monument
（重定向自Devils Postpile）
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![The longer fragments of basalt at the base of the cliff are much larger than a person.](/Images/godic/202501/08/Devils_postpile_NM5946.jpg")
![Rainbow Falls at Devils Postpile National Monument](/Images/godic/202501/08/Rainbow_Falls_Devils_Postpile5946.jpg")
Devils Postpile National Monument is located near Mammoth Mountain in extreme northeastern Madera County in eastern California. The national monument protects Devil's Postpile, an unusual rock formation of columnar basalt. Devils Postpile National Monument encompasses 798 acres (323 ha) and includes two main tourist attractions: the Devil's Postpile formation and Rainbow Falls, a waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. In addition, the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail merge into one trail as they pass through the monument. Excluding a small developed area containing the monument headquarters, visitor center and a campground; the National Monument lies within the borders of the Ansel Adams Wilderness.