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Rainbow Falls

From the Devils Postpile National Monument, a pleasant 2.5-mile hike passing through scorched forest leads to the dramatic Rainbow Falls, where water from the San Joaquin River crashes from a height of more than 100ft. Rainbows are frequently seen here; midday is the best time to capture it on your camera.

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