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.

Trail System Update

Forest health and fuels reduction work is taking place around Mammoth Lakes this season as part of the Eastern Sierra Climate & Communities Resilience Project (ESCCRP). Shady Rest Park, Shady Rest Path and Sawmill Road will be affected by this work throughout the summer with public closures kicking off June 1, 2026. Go here for details.

Featured Activities

Fishing

The rivers that run through Montana and Wyoming may get more attention, but no matter how you do it, Mammoth Lakes is one of the best places in the country to fish for trout.

Skateboarding

Mammoth Lakes features one world-class skatepark, one beginner's park, and many miles of smooth, paved multi-use path well suited to pushing and skating.

Featured Trails

Library College Connector 0.7 mi

Library College Connector is a smooth paved path that connects the Town Library and Cerro Coso Community College with the viewpoint at Sherwin Vista on the Town Loop Path.

Surface: Asphalt

Town Loop 7.8 mi

The main hub of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System, the Town Loop provides a family-friendly tour of the town of Mammoth Lakes with access to a variety of outbound trails and staging areas.

Surface: Asphalt

Featured Destinations

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

Welcome Center and Ranger Station

For the latest trail and fire conditions, camping information, bear-canister rentals, books, maps, brochures and wilderness permits, make this your first stop on any visit to Mammoth Lakes.

Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays)