Lake Mary Road is closed just above the turnoff to Tamarack Lodge after the first major snowstorm of each season. For the rest of the winter, access to the Lakes Basin is only by snowshoes and skis. The groomed trails network includes fee-based cross-country ski trails as well as the Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin public-access right-of-way. On April 17 of each year, after the cross-country ski season ends and before roads are plowed, snowmobiles are allowed in the Lakes Basin on existing roadways only, conditions permitting.
Lakes Basin Winter Access
Avalanche Forecast for 11/30/2024
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: Surface instabilities like storm and wind slabs have become increasingly unlikely in the days since our last storm. However, a concerning structure of strong, new storm snow over weak, old facets exists in isolated areas, particularly in the northern half of the forecast area. As you head out into the backcountry, it's worth building in larger terrain margins to account for this uncertainty. Find out More
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: All day
Season: Spring Winter
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This destination is accessed directly from the Lakes Basin Winter Access Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Sherwins Winter Trails
1.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
2.5 mi
- Surface: Snow
Related Trails
Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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Sherwins Winter Trails | 1.2 | Snow | |
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin | 2.5 | Snow |
Related Experiences
Backcountry Ski and Snowboarding the Sherwins to Ranch Road Egress
3.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding the Tele Bowl
2.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin
1.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome
0.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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Backcountry Ski and Snowboarding the Sherwins to Ranch Road Egress | 3.4 | Snow | Half day | |
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding the Tele Bowl | 2.3 | Snow | Half day | |
Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin | 1.7 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome | 0.8 | Snow | Less than 4 hours |