Snowshoeing

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  • There are dozens of groomed and snowmobile-packed trails accessible from the winter staging areas at the Sherwins Trailhead, Shady Rest, Main Lodge, the Mammoth Scenic Loop and the end of Lake Mary Road. Heading up into the Lakes Basin, be sure to stay to the left, on the public corridor, off of the groomed cross-country ski tracks. But the real magic of snowshoes is their capacity to take you off-trail and across the powder, wherever you choose to go. Use them to explore the back woods and meadows at the base of the Sherwins or to climb Panorama Dome, summit the Inyo Craters or stroll along San Joaquin Ridge above Minaret Vista.

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Avalanche Forecast for 03/28/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: Strong winds and new snow will lead to fresh wind slab development near and above the treeline today, with peak instability expected midday. When in doubt, choosing travel routes with lower slope angles in sheltered terrain will limit your exposure. Find out More

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Featured Snowshoeing Experiences

Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista

Difficulty Rating:
Duration:
Less than 4 hours

Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome

Difficulty Rating:
Duration:
Less than 4 hours

Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing to the Inyo Craters

Difficulty Rating:
Duration:
Less than 4 hours

All Snowshoeing Experiences

All Snowshoeing Experiences

Experience Rating Length (mi) Surface Duration
Family Snowshoeing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest 0.8 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista 2.5 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome 0.8 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing the Earthquake Fault Blue Diamond Route 1.6 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing the Obsidian Dome Blue Diamond Route 2.3 Snow Half day
Snowshoeing to the Inyo Craters 3.1 Snow Less than 4 hours

All Snowshoeing Trails

All Snowshoeing Trails

Trail Length (mi) Surface Activities and Services
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 4.7 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 10.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 11.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.6 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.8 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 12.9 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 3.1 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 5.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Shady Rest Winter Trails 2.9 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Sherwins Winter Trails 1.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Hiking Pets Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin 2.5 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Vista Viewing
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