Devils Postpile National Monument
Rare, near-perfect columns of basalt left by an ancient lava flow, reached via the Reds Meadow shuttle in summer.
Devils Postpile National Monument is part of the Mammoth Lakes guide on Wander — see the interactive Getting to Mammoth Lakes map for drive times, EV charging, and routes, then plan your visit around places like this one.
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Lake Mary · Lake
The largest lake in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, with marinas, campgrounds, and trailheads on all sides.
Convict Lake · Lake
A dramatic glacial lake beneath Mount Morrison, circled by an easy loop trail just off US-395.
Horseshoe Lake · Lake
The quiet end of the basin road — a sandy-shored lake and the start of the Mammoth Pass trails.
Twin Lakes · Lake
A pair of connected lakes below Twin Falls, at the gateway to the Lakes Basin.
Rainbow Falls · Waterfall
A thundering waterfall on the San Joaquin River, an easy hike beyond Devils Postpile.
Minaret Vista · Viewpoint
A sweeping overlook of the jagged Minarets and the Ritter Range — one of the Sierra's great skylines.
Mammoth Mountain · Mountain
The volcano the town is built on — skiing deep into spring, then gondola rides and a bike park all summer.
Hot Creek Geological Site · Landmark
Turquoise pools and steaming vents in a river gorge east of town — look, don't soak.
The Village at Mammoth · Stay
The walkable hub of shops, restaurants, and lodging at the base of the Village Gondola.
Tamarack Lodge · Stay
A historic 1924 lodge and cabins on the shore of Twin Lakes.
Mammoth Mountain Inn · Stay
Slope-side rooms directly across from the Main Lodge lifts.
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