The Eastern Sierra is truly breathtaking, with dizzying peaks that touch the clouds and alpine lakes so clear, you can watch the trout swim to your lure. Unique geologic features, such as Crystal Crag and the Inyo Craters, are but a short hike from easily accessible trailheads, while cascading waterfalls such as Twin Lakes Falls are visible from a leisurely bike ride through the Lakes Basin. No matter how you want to get there, the Mammoth Lakes Trail System will deliver you to a spectacular array of destinations that will keep your camera’s memory card full and your eyes wider than the vistas they take in.
All of the Destinations
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Destinations
- Eastern Lands (+)
- Inyo Craters (+)
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Lakes Basin (+)
- Barrett Lake
- Coldwater Campground
- Coldwater Creek
- Coldwater Trailheads
- Crystal Crag
- Crystal Lake
- Horseshoe Lake
- Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
- Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
- Lake George
- Lake George Campground
- Lake Mamie
- Lake Mary
- Lake Mary Campground
- Lakes Basin Winter Access
- Lava Tube Lookout
- Mammoth City
- Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- McLeod Lake
- Pack Station (Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit)
- Panorama Dome
- Pine City Campground
- Pokonobe Lodge
- Tamarack Lodge
- TJ Lake
- Twin Falls Overlook
- Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes Campground
- Twin Lakes Picnic Area
- Twin Lakes Vista
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Mammoth Crest (+)
- Mammoth Mountain (+)
- Reds Meadow Valley (+)
- Shady Rest (+)
- Sherwins (+)
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Town (+)
- Camp High Sierra
- Community Center Park
- Eagle Lodge
- Hayden Cabin Museum
- Mammoth Creek
- Mammoth Creek Park East
- Mammoth Creek Park West
- Mammoth Lakes Library
- Mammoth Mountain RV Park
- North Village
- Shady Rest Park Trailhead
- Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead
- Sherwins Vista
- Snowcreek Meadow
- Trails End Park
- Welcome Center and Ranger Station
- Welcome Center Trailhead
Destinations Update
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Beginning on September 20th, 2023, Tree work in the Shady Rest area will result in a paved multi-use pathway closure immediately adjacent to Sawmill Cutoff Road, between the entrance to New Shady Rest Campground and Forest Road 3S292 (Pole Line Road). Pathway users will detour onto the West Side (Southbound) of Sawmill Cutoff Road to bypass the closure. It is estimated the tree work will be completed on September 28th, 2023 at which point the closure will be lifted. For more information on the closure and detour click HERE.
The Reds Meadow Road Construction project will begin on September 18th, 2023 and will result in both temporary and prolonged access disruptions to the road, campgrounds, and nearby trails. For more information click HERE.
The Inyo National Forest will be in Stage I Fire Restrictions starting this Friday, August 4 to protect natural resources and provide for public safety. Campfires are not allowed outside of developed campgrounds. For More information click HERE.
The U.S. Forest Service - Inyo National Forest has released a proposed action for Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) use, which is now available for public comment. For More information on the project, upcoming public meetings, and to comment on the proposed action, click HERE.
Mammoth Lakes Town Council is very interested in hearing from you, the recreation users, regarding any thoughts you may have on the subpart C proposed action, with a focus on the areas immediately adjacent to the Town of Mammoth Lakes. If you have questions, comments, or want to relay your feelings, please reach out to Outdoor Recreation Manager, Lawson Reif.
Additionally, we invite you to join the Mammoth Trails Committee on Thursday, October 12 at 3pm in Suite Z to review and discuss the proposed action. For more information on the Mammoth Trails Committee visit the Mammoth Lakes Recreation governance page or email [email protected]
Featured Destinations
Earthquake Fault
Hours of Operation: All day
Panorama Dome
Hours of Operation: N/A
Welcome Center and Ranger Station
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays)
All Destinations
Barrett Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Summer
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Camp High Sierra
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
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Canyon Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Spring Winter
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Coldwater Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
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Coldwater Creek
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Coldwater Trailheads
- Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Fall Spring Summer
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Community Center Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Convict Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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Crystal Crag
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Crystal Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Summer
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Eagle Lodge
- Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., winter only | Winter
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Earthquake Fault
- Hours/Season: All day | Spring Summer Fall
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Hayden Cabin Museum
- Hours/Season: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily | Summer
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Horseshoe Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Spring Summer Fall
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Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Summer
Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Fall Spring Summer
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Inyo Craters
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
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Lake George
- Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
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Lake George Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
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Lake Mamie
- Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
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Lake Mary
- Hours/Season: Store/marina: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
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Lake Mary Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
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Lakes Basin Winter Access
- Hours/Season: All day | Spring Winter
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Laurel Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
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Lava Tube
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Lava Tube Lookout
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
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Lookout Mountain
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Mammoth City
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
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Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
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Mammoth Creek
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Mammoth Creek Park East
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
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Mammoth Creek Park West
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
Mammoth Lakes Library
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Mammoth Mountain
- Hours/Season: All day | Year Round
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Mammoth Mountain RV Park
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
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Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
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Mammoth Rock
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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McGee Mountain
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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McLeod Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Summer
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Mill City
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
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Minaret Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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New Shady Rest Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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North Village
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Old Shady Rest Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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Pack Station (Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit)
- Hours/Season: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily | Summer
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Panorama Dome
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Pine City Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
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Pine Glen Group Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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Pokonobe Lodge
- Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Fall Spring Summer
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Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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Shady Rest Park Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Fall Spring Summer
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Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Winter
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Sherwin Creek Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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Sherwin Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
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Sherwins Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Year Round
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Sherwins Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Smokey Bear Flat
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Snowcreek Meadow
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Sotcher Lake
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
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Starkweather Lake
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
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Tamarack Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
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TJ Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Tobacco Flat
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Trails End Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
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Twin Falls Overlook
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Twin Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Twin Lakes Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
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Twin Lakes Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Twin Lakes Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Welcome Center and Ranger Station
- Hours/Season: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays) | Year Round
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Welcome Center Trailhead
- Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Year Round
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Whitmore Ballfields
- Hours/Season: Call for hours/game times | Fall Spring Summer
Whitmore Pool
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Fall Summer
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Whitmore Recreation Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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