We begin today with a hike to Devil’s Post Pile national park. Post piles are basalt columns that are formed when magma cools in a specific condition. The Rock forms in hexagonal columns. The trail takes along the base of the cliff side. the columns are visible on the cliff front, with broken pieces at he base. None of the rocks are man made, they are all natural, created by God.
After passing along the base of the Cliffside we come to a trail junction leading to rainbow Falls. On our return, we will take the remainder of the devil’s post by loop up over the top of the clip face as we return to the cars. The rainbow falls trail leads alongside the San Joaquin River
We passed through some beautiful fields surrounded by mountain ranges and gorgeous Groves of aspen trees and more river views.
We have come to what our group is naming elephant Rock if you look carefully at the rock formation, you can see the trunk and forehead of an elephant
Just passed the rock is the top of rainbow falls. From the trail, looking at the top of the falls, it resembles an infinity pool edge
We reach the upper overlook for rainbow Falls. It is absolutely gorgeous. Great spot for pictures of groups, individuals, and nature by itself
From the vista point there is a stairway that will take you to the Waters edge. It’s fairly steep, but worth it when you get to the bottom
Once at the waters edge, there are excellent places for photos. The falls rise, 110 feet above us.
Leaving the falls, we decided to take a side trial that will allow us to hike a small section of the PCT. The PCT cuts through this area, and I find myself in a very calm mental sate when I get near the trail. I call it my happy lace. I find myself smiling wide and full of memories form my hike last year.
After completing our PCT section we are again on the Rainbow Falls Trail arriving at the Devils Post Pile junction. We are taking the trail up tot he top of the post pile and have more of the hexagonal columns visible again.
When we arrive at the top of the post piles, we walk on a large flat section of the mountain top. It looks as if these shapes were carved here or our paver stones but they are not! They are basalt columns that extend down hundreds of feet it is truly incredible part of nature
Following our hike to the rainbow Falls and post piles, we went to a natural hot spring and relaxed in the warm pools. Nature has provided another perfect day
