Address: Minaret Falls Access Road, Mammoth Lakes, Ca. 93546
We visited Minaret Falls in August and it’s about a 150 feet fall, close to the Devil’s Postpile. And it’s a 1.5 miles one-way moderate uphill hike through the Forest. There is a “Minaret Falls” signage before reaching the Devil’s Postpile. You will cross a bridge over the San Joaquin River with a great view of a meadow and the river. This area is an awesome photo opportunity for everyone. We used a hiking pole that helped us with the uphill trek to the falls. The hike will lead you to pathways that are close to the edge of the mountain with a beautiful view of the Sierras.
We went through a lot of rocks, fallen trees, and bushes as we get closer to the bottom of the falls. We were the only ones at the falls when we arrived which gave us a lot of photo opportunities. But be very careful as some of the rocks are not stable and slippery. We used our hiking poles to stabilized ourselves while going over the rocks. I was taking a selfie shot as I felt the waterfalls suddenly gushed more water behind me so I decided to move away from it as a safety precautionary. (I’m scared cause I don’t know how to swim) LOL. We saw a few hikers along the way on our way back so don’t forget to yield or give way. Please bring lots of water and sunscreen especially during summer and late in the afternoon. But the waterfalls and the scenery made it all well worth the challenging hike.
Tips: It’s about a 30 minutes drive from the main gate to the trail’s parking area. After paying at the entrance gate, be careful driving to the parking lot as the road is narrow, winding and downhill. You have to yield to the car going uphill as they are closer to the edge. There is also a sign that says that you are entering Bear County so watch out for bears. Please stay hydrated and bring a hiking pole.
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