Place to visit
Devils Postpile National Monument, United States: what it is and when to go
Devils Postpile National Monument is a national monument in California, USA in United States (Mammoth Lakes). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National monument in California, USA · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 290 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nps.gov
- Run by
- United States National Park Service
- Coordinates
- 37.61537, -119.08768
What it is and where
Devils Postpile National Monument is a national monument in California, USA in United States (Mammoth Lakes). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Mammoth Lakes, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.61537, -119.08768; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 290 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- United States National Park Service
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Devils Postpile National Monument is April to October.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:35
- JulBest time14:21
- AugBest time13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Devils Postpile National Monument has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Devil's PostpileCliff in Madera County, California, United States1.1 km
- Red ConesMountain in United States of America4.0 km
- Mammoth MountainSki resort6.5 km
- Crystal CragMountain in California, USA7.1 km
- Tamarack Cross-Country Ski CenterSki resort7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Devils Postpile National Monument?
It is a national monument in California, USA in United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Devils Postpile National Monument?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Devils Postpile National Monument?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 290 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Devil's Postpile, Red Cones, Mammoth Mountain. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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