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 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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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.