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.
Snowmobiling Shady Rest to Deadman Creek
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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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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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This experience is accessed from the Shady Rest Winter Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
4.7 mi
- Surface: Snow
C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
10.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
Related Trails
Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.2 | Snow | |
B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 4.7 | Snow | |
C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 10.2 | Snow | |
G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.4 | Snow |
Related Destinations
Inyo Craters
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer Winter
Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Winter
Related Destinations
Destination | Activities and Services |
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Inyo Craters | |
Shady Rest Park | |
Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead |