Starting from the winter closure at the end of Lake Mary Road, walk up along the Lakes Basin Winter Public Access Corridor on the left-hand side of the road to the green trail system sign at the summer Panorama Dome Trailhead. Hike or snowshoe all the way to Horseshoe Lake. Stay to the left-hand side on the way out, off the fee-based nordic trails. Enjoy numerous vistas along the way of the Mammoth Crest and the backside of Mammoth Mountain. Look for snowplay opportunities along the sides of the access corridor and up the wooded slopes of Panorama Dome. And keep your eye out for downhill skiers descending through the "Hole in the Wall" lava tube across Twin Lakes.
Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin
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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
- Boots
- Camera
- Day pack
- Footwear for Snow
- Jacket or windbreaker
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Picnic lunch
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Smartphone
- Snowman decorations
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Windbreaker/shell
- Winter gloves
Public Services
Experience Information
- Trail Length
- 1.7 miles
- Trail Surface
- Snow
- Duration
- Less than 4 hours
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This experience is accessed from the Winter Closure Lake Mary Road.
*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
Lakes Basin Winter Access
- Hours/Season: All day | Spring Winter
Tamarack Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Twin Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Twin Lakes Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Related Destinations
Destination | Activities and Services |
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Lakes Basin Winter Access | |
Tamarack Lodge | |
Twin Lakes | |
Twin Lakes Vista |