Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling Shady Rest to Deadman Creek

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  • This is a family-friendly loop on groomed trails through Jeffrey pine forest and across open terrain with spectacular views of San Joaquin Ridge and Mammoth Mountain. For the best photo ops, time your trip for the magical hours of early morning or late afternoon. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area, follow the A trail north to the B trail. Follow this across the Mammoth Scenic Loop to the C trail. Turn right. Follow the C trail around the Inyo Craters, across Crater Flats, to the G trail. Turn right/south here and then right again when you come to the A trail. This will take you back to Shady Rest. Winter recreation maps are available at the Welcome Center and on the Inyo National Forest web site. Snowmobile riders are required to understand closure boundaries and stay out of closed areas.

  • This is a family-friendly loop on groomed trails through Jeffrey pine forest and across open terrain with spectacular views of San Joaquin Ridge and Mammoth Mountain. For the best photo ops, time your trip for the magical hours of early morning or late afternoon. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area, follow the A trail north to the B trail. Follow this across the Mammoth Scenic Loop to the C trail. Turn right. Follow the C trail around the Inyo Craters, across Crater Flats, to the G trail. Turn right/south here and then right again when you come to the A trail. This will take you back to Shady Rest. Winter recreation maps are available at the Welcome Center and on the Inyo National Forest web site. Snowmobile riders are required to understand closure boundaries and stay out of closed areas.

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
  • Experience Checklist

    • Camera
    • First-aid kit
    • Flashlight
    • Fuel
    • Headlamp
    • Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
    • Map or GPS device
    • Picnic lunch
    • Smartphone
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowmobile helmet
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen/lip protector
    • Telephoto lens
    • Tools/spare parts
    • Warm clothing
    • Water
    • Winter gloves
    • Winter Recreation Map

    Public Services

    Experience Information

    Trail Length
    22.3 miles
    Trail Surface
    Snow
    Duration
    Half day

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Trail Length (mi) Surface Activities and Services
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B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 4.7 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 10.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing

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Inyo Craters

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall  Spring  Summer  Winter 

  • Hiking  Interpretive  Photography  Snowshoeing  Vista Viewing 

Shady Rest Park

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round 

  • Biking  Cross Country Skiing  E-Biking  Hiking  Off Highway Vehicles  Pets  Skateboarding  Snowmobiling 

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