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Lake Basin Path
Mammoth Lakes, California
5.0
4.43 mi
/ 554 ft gain
Lake Basin Path is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mammoth Lakes, California.
Mammoth Creek Road Trail
Mammoth Lakes, California
3.08 mi
/ 276 ft gain
Mammoth Creek Road Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mammoth Lakes, California.
Snowshoe Shady Rest Park
Mammoth Lakes, California
2 mi
/ 100 ft gain
Shady Rest Park is located on Sawmill Road just minutes from the Mammoth Lakes town center. Start off by crossing through the parking lot headed north towards the large open field covered in snow. The open field is a great place to walk around and become comfortable with wearing and walking in snowshoes, and to test new gear if you've got it. For those that are feeling more adventurous, you can...
Sherwin Lakes Trail
Mammoth Lakes, California
5.0
4.42 mi
/ 850 ft gain
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 beyond Sherwin)
The trail is very clear and easy to stay on. It is a fairly popular hike for the locals,...
Valentine Lake via Sherwin Lakes Trail
Mammoth Lakes, California
5.0
9.76 mi
/ 2026 ft gain
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 a good turn around point.
Alternatively, you can head up from the Valentine Lake Trailhead just d...
Mammoth Rock Trail
Mammoth Lakes, California
5.26 mi
/ 758 ft gain
Mammoth Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Mammoth Lakes, California.
Panorama Dome
Mammoth Lakes, California
4.0
0.91 mi
/ 259 ft gain
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. Even if Lake Mary Road is closed off, this trail is accessible. You can take the lakes basin trolley, ...
Panorama Dome, Mammoth Rock Trail, Valentine Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
18.75 mi
/ 3524 ft gain
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
Crowley Lake, California
5.76 mi
/ 2930 ft gain
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.
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Sawmill Cutoff
New Shady Rest Campground
Overview
New Shady Rest Campground is a large facility convenient to numerous outdoor activities and attractions in the eastern Sierra Ne...
Crowley Lake, California
Twin Lakes Campground
Overview
Twin Lakes Campground is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. It offers la...
Mammoth Lakes, California
Pine City
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****This location is not reservable on Recreation.gov ****
Pine City Campground is located in the Inyo National Forest in Calif...
Unnamed Road
Palisades Group Campground
Overview
Palisades Group Campground lies along Rock Creek in Inyo National Forest, near Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California. Well-suited...
Crowley Lake, California
Agnew Meadows Group Camp
Overview
Agnew Meadows Group Campground is located in the Reds Meadow Valley section of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, just west of...
Mammoth Lakes, California
Convict Lake Campground
Overview
Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and ...
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