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The Best Hiking in Mammoth

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Top hiking spots in and near Mammoth

  • Tulelake, California

    Descend Into Skull Cave of the Lava Beds National Monument

    4.5
    0.1 mi / -328.1 ft gain
    Once you reach the Lava Beds National Monument stop by the visitors center to pay your fees, grab a map, and empty your bladder. From there you will drive your car up the road from the visitors center to Skull Cave.The visitors center will give you map and answer any questions you have. From the ...
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  • Tulelake, California

    Explore Crystal Ice Cave, Lava Beds National Monument

    1 mi
    This adventure is only accessed through a ranger guided tour by the staff at Lava Beds National Monument.  A reservation is needed, go to recreation.gov to make a reservation space is limited.  You will meet at the visitor center.  The ranger will take you to the cave.  Don't try to find the cave...
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  • Tulelake, California

    Symbol Bridge And Big Painted Cave

    1.86 mi / 115 ft gain
    Symbol Bridge And Big Painted Cave is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Tulelake, California

    Hike the Schonchin Butte Trail in Lava Beds National Monument

    5.0
    1.5 mi / 475 ft gain
    From the entrance booth of Lava Beds National Monument drive south. There will be a left hand turn labeled Schonchin Butte, take it. Drive down a dirt road about a mile to reach Schonchin Butte trailhead parking. It is less than a mile hike to the fire lookout with elevation gain of 475 feet. The...
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  • Tulelake, California

    Schonchin Butte Lookout Trail

    1.5 mi / 436 ft gain
    Schonchin Butte Lookout Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Tulelake, California

    Captain Jack's Stronghold: Captain Jack's Trail

    0.73 mi / 66 ft gain
    Captain Jack's Stronghold: Captain Jack's Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Tulelake, California

    Big Nasty Trail

    2.35 mi / 305 ft gain
    Big Nasty Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Tulelake, California

    Black Crater Trail

    0.49 mi / 36 ft gain
    Black Crater Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Siskiyou County, California

    Glass Mountain Trail

    4.87 mi / 1043 ft gain
    Glass Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Tulelake, California

    Hike Gillem's Bluff Trail in Lava Beds National Monument

    4.5
    1.5 mi / 393 ft gain
    Start from the parking lot just past the entrance booth at the Lava Beds National Monument. It is a straight forward hike up to the top of the bluff about .75 miles. Great views of the lava flows and surrounding mountains. It is a great place to view the sunset behind Mt. Shasta from the top.
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  • Tulelake, California

    Gillem Bluff Historic Trail

    1.48 mi / 397 ft gain
    Gillem Bluff Historic Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tulelake, California.
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  • Macdoel, California

    Ball Mountain from Juanita Lake

    14.11 mi / 2900 ft gain
    Ball Mountain from Juanita Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Macdoel, California.
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  • Klamath Falls, Oregon

    Lower Klamath Basin Trail

    2.13 mi / 469 ft gain
    Lower Klamath Basin Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Klamath Falls, Oregon.
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  • Klamath Falls, Oregon

    Moore Mountain Loop

    10.82 mi / 1463 ft gain
    Moore Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Klamath Falls, Oregon.
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  • Klamath Falls, Oregon

    Moore Park Nature Trail Loop

    1.14 mi / 164 ft gain
    Moore Park Nature Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Klamath Falls, Oregon.
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  • Klamath Falls, Oregon

    Link River Trail

    2.67 mi / 79 ft gain
    Link River trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Klamath Falls, Oregon.
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