A short distance up from the parking area at Horseshoe Lake, McLeod Lake is a popular summertime destination for families, picnickers and float-tube fishermen willing to haul their gear the half mile uphill through the woods. The lake offers long, sandy beaches, interesting sun-bleached snags for the kids to climb on and dramatic views of both the backside of Mammoth Mountain and the sheer granite escarpment of Mammoth Crest.
McLeod Lake
Destination adopted by: VisitMammoth.com • Destination maintained by: PUP Hiking Company
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: Day use only
Season: Fall Summer
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From the Horseshoe Lake Trailhead, take the Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail to McLeod Lake.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail
3.6 mi
- Surface: Soil
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McLeod Lake Spur
0.4 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail | 3.6 | Soil |
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| McLeod Lake Spur | 0.4 | Soil |
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Related Experiences
Guided Geology Tour at Horseshoe Lake
1.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Lake Swimming in McLeod Lake
1.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Water,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Ski Touring from Mill City to McLeod Lake
7.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Guided Geology Tour at Horseshoe Lake | 1.4 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Lake Swimming in McLeod Lake | 1.2 | Water | Less than 4 hours | |
| Ski Touring from Mill City to McLeod Lake | 7.0 | Snow | Half day |
