Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile, CA · Wild n Wonderful Wanderer

Rainbow Falls plunges 101 feet and is named for the rainbows in its mist on sunny summer days. It is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River, a 2.5-mile walk from the monument's ranger station.

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Rainbow Falls plunges 101 feet and is named for the rainbows that appear in its mist on sunny summer days. Source ↗
Rainbow Falls is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. Source ↗
Rainbow Falls is just a 2.5-mile walk from the monument's ranger station. Source ↗
The hike to Rainbow Falls is very hot, dry, and has little shade. Source ↗

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