Backpacking Itinerary Featuring Devils Postpile:
A geologic wonder of the world and a national monument Devils Postpile is a must see on everyone’s Ansel Adams Wilderness adventure! These beautifully symmetric columns of basalt formed over 100,000 years ago are truly a unique feature to witness.
4-day 3-night In and Out Route:
This 4-Day 3-Night in and out route starts just outside Mammouth Mountain ending at silver lake campground. Not only will this does this route feature Devils Postpile but you will also get some amazing views of many alpine lakes including Minaret, Ediza, Clarks, Garnet, and Agnew Lakes.
Trek Specs:
Type Of Route: In and Out
Total Mileage: ~32 miles
Total Elevation Gain: ~6,179ft
Permits Required: Yes
Day 1: Horshoe Lake Parking to Minaret Falls Campground.
- Distance: ~9 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~804ft
- Via Lakes Basin Path>Mammoth Pass Cutoff Trail>Red Cones Cutoff Trail>Upper Crater Meadows Trail>John Muir/Pacific Crest Trail(runs contiguous for this section)>Kings Creek Trail>Minaret Road
Day 2: Minaret Falls Campground to Minaret Lake.
- Distance: ~7.8 miles
- Elevation Gain: 2,379ft
- Via Minaret Road>John Muir Trail>Minaret Creek Trail
Day 3:
- Distance: ~8.2 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~1,762ft
- Via Minaret Creek Trail>Cecile Lake Trail>Shadow Creek Trail>Ediza Lake Spur Trail>Shadow Creek Trail>John Muir Trail going Northwest>Garnet Lake Cutoff Trail
Day 4:
- Distance: ~7 miles
- Elevation Gain: ~1,234ft
- Via River Trail going east>Clark Lakes Trail>Spooky to Clarks Cutoff Trail>Spooky Meadow Trail>Rush Creek Trail
Views From This Trek!
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