The F Trail, part of the Winter Grooming Snowmobile system for over-snow vehicle (OSV)/snowmobile use, is a heavily used OSV trail accessed from the C Trail at the Southern California Edison plant on Hwy 203 (between the Mammoth Scenic Loop and Main Lodge) that runs up to Minaret Vista. Groomed and marked with orange diamonds, the trail climbs west, parallel to the highway to pass behind Mammoth Mountain Inn. From here up the trail runs along the roadway and is very popular with cross-country skiers. Watch for downhill skier traffic and please respect all trail users. From the summit, the view of the Minarets and Ritter Range is one of the most iconic vistas in the American West. The Winter Grooming Snowmobile System is groomed by the U.S. Forest Service with funding provided by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, using monies generated by registration fees and gasoline taxes.
F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.6 mi
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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Trail Activities
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Trail Information
- Snow
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
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This trail can be accessed at the junction of Highway 203 and Southern California Edison (SCE) Plant Road.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Experiences
Cross Country Skiing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista
2.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista
2.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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Cross Country Skiing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista | 2.5 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista | 2.5 | Snow | Less than 4 hours |