The Best Hiking in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Creek Road Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Just outside the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA is the Sherwin Lakes Trailhead. An easy 10 minute drive down some dirt roads will get you to the dirt parking lot where you can safely leave your vehicle and begin your fairly easy 2.5 mile hike to Sherwin Lakes. (Valentine Lake is not much further beyon...

Park at the Sherwin Lakes Trailhead. Begin your ascent through scrubby foliage and old pines. Once you arrive at a junction with a bench, turn around. Note that the uphill climb is pretty decent past Sherwin Lakes, so if you're feeling overly winded after the arriving at these lakes, this may be...

Mammoth Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

This is a great short hike, located near the turn off for Twin Lakes. Once you reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with 360 degree views of the lakes basin, the town, Mammoth Mountain, and the White Mountains. There was a little snow left at the top, when we hiked it over Memorial Day weekend.  Eve...

Panorama Dome, Mammoth Rock Trail, Valentine Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Seven Lakes Point via Dragon's Back Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Lakes Basin Path to Pack Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Upper Twin Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Inyo Craters Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Although this trip specifically describes how to get to Garnet Lake, there are several other pristine alpine lakes (Shadow Lake and Thousand Islands Lake) along this looped trail, only a few short miles away from each other, that are just as worthy if you have the time. A minimum of 3 days/2 nigh...

Cross country hiking can be a daunting idea. There are so many things to plan for, and such a long distance to cover. If you are an experienced backpacker, and you want to get a taste of hiking on the John Muir Trail this hike might interest you.  Planning GPS Map (Caltopo): https://caltopo.com...

Start your journey at the Mammoth Pass Trailhead at the back of the parking lot for Horseshoe Lake. From the start, the trail ascends steadily through dense pines, and big granite stair steps.  Although it is a moderately steep route (and the altitude doesn't help), it is only about 0.6 miles to ...

Devils Postpile Through Mammoth Pass is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Mammoth Pass Trail and McLeod Lake is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Mammoth Crest Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mammoth Lakes, California.