Mammoth Lakes Trail System

The Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers boundless recreation opportunities on more than 300 miles of trails. From granite crags to trout-stocked lakes, pine forests to alpine meadows, there’s something for all seasons, interests and abilities, motorized and non-motorized alike. Managed jointly by the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Inyo National Forest, the system includes connections to three wilderness areas, Devils Postpile National Monument, the Pacific Crest Trail and more. Many of these attractions are accessible right from the center of town! Explore MammothTrails.org and discover the adventures of a lifetime.

Featured Activities

Biking

Biking along the Mammoth Lakes Trail System is an excellent outdoors adventure for riders of all abilities. Highlights include a ride to the Minaret Vista, the Lakes Basin path and the numerous viewpoints of alpine lakes and tall mountains.

Hiking

Hiking along the Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers experiences unique to this part of the Eastern Sierra.

Featured Trails

Duck Pass Trail 5.5 mi

This trail climbs through the Coldwater Creek watershed to its origins at Duck Pass and follows a series of spectacular alpine lakes, meadows and geographic features within the John Muir Wilderness.

Surface: Mixed

Lakes Basin Path 5.3 mi

This 5.3-mile paved multi-use path connects the North Village to Horseshoe Lake and passes many popular Mammoth Lakes destinations, such as Twin Lakes Vista, Tamarack Lodge, Lake Mamie, and Horseshoe Lake, along the way.

Surface: Asphalt

Featured Destinations

Shady Rest Park

Shady Rest Park is an extensive public recreation facility featuring ball fields, picnic tables, restrooms, a small skatepark, a playground and a winter staging area.

Hours of Operation: Day use only

Trails End Park

Set along the Meridian Connector off the Town Loop, this town park has restrooms, walking trails, a small playground and a world-class skateboard park.

Hours of Operation: Day use only