Snowshoeing the Earthquake Fault Blue Diamond Route ▣

Snowshoeing through the old-growth Jeffrey pine and Red Fir near earthquake fault trailhead offers a peaceful and up-close experience in the forest. Take the opportunity to view the unique and relatively recent geological feature: a deep fissure in a flow of volcanic rock, in places as narrow as 10 feet wide and as deep as 60 feet, that lines up with the Inyo-Mono Craters. From the parking area off Hwy 203, look for the Blue Diamond Symbols in the trees to guide you along a 1.6 mile route (3.2 miles total out and back).
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Snowshoeing through the old-growth Jeffrey pine and Red Fir near earthquake fault trailhead offers a peaceful and up-close experience in the forest. Take the opportunity to view the unique and relatively recent geological feature: a deep fissure in a flow of volcanic rock, in places as narrow as 10 feet wide and as deep as 60 feet, that lines up with the Inyo-Mono Craters. From the parking area off Hwy 203, look for the Blue Diamond Symbols in the trees to guide you along a 1.6 mile route (3.2 miles total out and back).

Avalanche Forecast for 04/14/2024

AVALANCHE FORECAST: New snow and strong winds will lead to fresh wind slab development near and above treeline today. Monitor snow accumulations closely and expect the size and distribution of concerning wind deposits to increase as you gain elevation and get closer to the crest. Find out More

Experience Checklist
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Day pack
- Hat
- Hiking boots
- Ski poles
- Snowshoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Telephoto lens
- Water
- Wildlife-identification guide
- Winter gloves
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Experience Information

Trail Length
1.6 miles

Trail Surface
Snow

Duration
Less than 4 hours
This experience is accessed directly from the Earthquake Fault Trailhead.
- Get driving directions to Earthquake Fault Trailhead
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.