Named for early surveyor and National Geographic editor WJ McGee, the steep, mostly treeless scarp that rises above Hwy. 395 between McGee and Convict creeks is the site of the earliest lift-serviced downhill skiing in the region. In the late 1930s, a group of enterprising young Southern Californians, including Dave McCoy, installed a homemade rope tow here, attracting hundreds of skiers, and even a handful of Hollywood stars, every weekend. Drought and World War II put an end to it, and by the mid-'40s, McCoy had moved his operation to Mammoth Mountain. An historical marker and some remnants of machinery remain.
McGee Mountain
Avalanche Forecast for 12/02/2023
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: Isolated wind-protected slopes at upper elevations have enough continuous coverage for avalanche formation. If venturing into those areas be on the lookout for stiff wind-deposited snow sitting on top of weak sugary snow. Keep in mind that even a small slide could be more dangerous than usual with early-season obstacles in the runout. Find out More
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Hours of Operation: N/A
Season: Year Round
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This destination is accessed directly from the Tobacco Flat Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.




