Snowplay

Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin

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  • Starting from the winter closure at the end of Lake Mary Road, walk up along the Lakes Basin Winter Public Access Corridor on the left-hand side of the road to the green trail system sign at the summer Panorama Dome Trailhead. Hike or snowshoe all the way to Horseshoe Lake. Stay to the left-hand side on the way out, off the fee-based nordic trails. Enjoy numerous vistas along the way of the Mammoth Crest and the backside of Mammoth Mountain.  Look for snowplay opportunities along the sides of the access corridor and up the wooded slopes of Panorama Dome. And keep your eye out for downhill skiers descending through the "Hole in the Wall" lava tube across Twin Lakes.

  • Starting from the winter closure at the end of Lake Mary Road, walk up along the Lakes Basin Winter Public Access Corridor on the left-hand side of the road to the green trail system sign at the summer Panorama Dome Trailhead. Hike or snowshoe all the way to Horseshoe Lake. Stay to the left-hand side on the way out, off the fee-based nordic trails. Enjoy numerous vistas along the way of the Mammoth Crest and the backside of Mammoth Mountain.  Look for snowplay opportunities along the sides of the access corridor and up the wooded slopes of Panorama Dome. And keep your eye out for downhill skiers descending through the "Hole in the Wall" lava tube across Twin Lakes.

Avalanche Forecast for 04/14/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: New snow and strong winds will lead to fresh wind slab development near and above treeline today. Monitor snow accumulations closely and expect the size and distribution of concerning wind deposits to increase as you gain elevation and get closer to the crest. Find out More
  • Experience Checklist

    • Beanie
    • Boots
    • Camera
    • Day pack
    • Footwear for Snow
    • Jacket or windbreaker
    • Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
    • Picnic lunch
    • Ski goggles or sunglasses
    • Smartphone
    • Snowman decorations
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen/lip protector
    • Warm clothing
    • Water
    • Windbreaker/shell
    • Winter gloves

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    Experience Information

    Trail Length
    1.7 miles
    Trail Surface
    Snow
    Duration
    Less than 4 hours

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