From the Rainbow Falls Trailhead at the end of the Reds Meadow Road, as well as junctions with the John Muir and Pacific Crest trails, this wide, sandy, extremely popular trail enters the John Muir Wilderness. Another half mile on, inside Devils Postpile National Monument, the trail reaches an overlook above Rainbow Falls on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. A less-used path continues down along the river to the Lower Falls.
Rainbow Falls Trail 1.7 mi
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This trail is within a congressionally designated wilderness area. Please abide by all rules and regulations.
Trail Activities
Public Services
Trail Information
- Soil
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
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This trail can be accessed for a fee via the Reds Meadow Shuttle Service at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge Shuttle Stop #9 during the months of May, June, July, August, and the beginning of September. After Shuttle Service stops for the season you may drive down to Reds Meadow for a fee and access the trailhead via the Rainbow Falls Trailhead.
- Get driving directions to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge
- Get driving directions to Rainbow Falls Trailhead
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Destinations
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
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Related Destinations
| Destination | Activities and Services |
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| Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge |
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