Ski touring from Mill City to McLeod Lake offers a classic, extended winter tour over a wide variety of terrain, both groomed and off-piste, and a perfect introduction to the wonders of the Mammoth Lakes Basin in winter—especially on a sunny day. Starting from the winter road closure at the end of Old Mammoth Road, follow the roadway beneath Mammoth Rock to the junction with the groomed public access corridor on Lake Mary Road. Follow this all the way out to Horseshoe Lake, after which you may find a skintrack to follow, or you can blaze your own. Return the way you came.
Ski Touring from Mill City to McLeod Lake
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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
- Beanie
- Camera
- Cross Country Touring Ski Boots
- Day pack
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- First-aid kit
- Jacket or windbreaker
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Lenses
- Light Cross Country Touring Ski
- Map or GPS device
- Picnic lunch
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Ski poles
- Smartphone
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Telephoto lens
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Windbreaker/shell
- Winter gloves
Public Services
Experience Information
- Trail Length
- 7.0 miles
- Trail Surface
- Snow
- Duration
- Half day
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This experience begins at the Mill City Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
2.5 mi
- Surface: Snow
Related Trails
Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin | 2.5 | Snow |
Related Destinations
Lake Mary
- Hours/Season: Store/marina: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
Mammoth City
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
McLeod Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Summer
Mill City
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
Related Destinations
Destination | Activities and Services |
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Lake Mary | |
Mammoth City | |
McLeod Lake | |
Mill City |