Minaret Vista

Just letting people know that you can use your National Parks Pass to get into Devil’s Post Pile it will save you $ 10.

HOLY HELL BATMAN! Look at this view. Its beyond compare with few equivalents anywhere in the world IMHO…
If you want to see natural beauty, dont check out a woman without make up on, that is an iffy proposition. Instead, drag your butt out here and take a look at stunning gorgeous beauty that you cant find hardly anywhere else. You have it all here; the jagged crags of the minarets, several towering peaks, a deep wooded forest valley floor, Mammoth Mountain towering at over 13,000′, a volcanic caldera (the whole valley is one I have heard), mountains made of rock… and many more things.
This vista is definitely one of my most favorite views in the whole world. I think it would likely compete with being on top of one of the Andes looking down on Machu Pichu, perhaps on top of one of the Himalaya’s looking down on the entire world, and any other special high point holding a very special view.
It is only accessible by vehicle or person during the summer/​late spring/​early fall. If you are lucky in the winter you would be able to find a dogsled or snowmobile ride to this point. Regardless it is absolutely stunning. I hope that the photos that I posted relay that to you.
They have a picnic table, restrooms, and a few items to read concerning the valley and mountains surrounding it. Definitely a worthwhile spot to go if you are ever in Mammoth and can get there. On top of that, as you can see in my photos, you get some outstanding cloud formations too!
Rarely is such an easily accessible place so uncrowded, but it is never crowded here. So pack a lunch or hit it after you have hiked down on the valley floor so you can better appreciate what outstanding sights that this vista truly holds.
To me it is awe inspiring and I cant wait till I go back next time!