Trailhead

Devils Postpile Trailhead

Reds Meadow Valley, Inyo National Forest, California

About this place

Devils Postpile Trailhead is the physical starting place for 4 official Inyo wilderness permit routes. Kampilo maps only source-supported named overnight areas connected to the official Forest Service trail network.

Camp markers identify general dispersed areas rather than tent pads or guaranteed openings. Confirm the current road, trail, weather, fire, permit, and legal-site conditions before departure.

Seasonal access

Closures & seasonal access

High Sierra approaches can be snowbound well into summer, and several roads, shuttles, and remote spurs operate only seasonally

Place closure

No recurring date-based closure of Devils Postpile Trailhead is published. Seasonal road + shuttle and temporary emergency orders still control access.

Seasonal access

Seasonal road + shuttle: Devils Postpile Visitor Center shuttle stop #6. Seasonal Reds Meadow Road and current shuttle rules. Check current closures, weather, and vehicle requirements before leaving pavement. High Sierra approaches can be snowbound well into summer, and several roads, shuttles, and remote spurs operate only seasonally. Desert and foothill entries may remain physically reachable in winter but can become unsafe in storms, heat, or after washouts.

Before driving

Check the exact county, highway, Forest Service road, gate, and shuttle status immediately before departure; a wilderness permit does not guarantee vehicle access.

Conditions and emergency orders are not live. This record was reviewed on October 13, 2026; posted closures, locked gates, and newer manager notices always control.

Inyo National Forest — current alerts

Map

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Latitude
37.634026° N
Longitude
119.089669° W

Sources

RIDB AA10 — John Muir Trail North of Devils PostpileRIDB AA11 — Minaret LakeRIDB AA12 — Beck LakeRIDB AA13 — Fern LakeUSDA Forest Service National Forest System TrailsInyo National Forest — current alerts