The ride from Shady Rest to Lookout Mountain is a long and fun ride with the opportunity for an ungroomed adventure to the summit of Lookout Mountain. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area, follow the A trail north crossing under Hwy 395 to the L trail. Follow the L trail for a loop experience around Lookout Mountain. Near the southern junction of the A and L trail, a marked but ungroomed trail climbs US Forest Service Road 2S02 to the summit for grand, 360-degree views across the volcanic landscape of the Long Valley Caldera to the Sierra Nevada and the Glass Mountains. Winter recreation maps are available at the Welcome Center and on the Inyo National Forest web site. Snowmobile riders are required to understand closure boundaries and stay out of closed areas.
Snowmobiling the A Trail and L Trail from Sawmill Cutoff Road to Lookout Mountain
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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
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Experience Checklist
- Camera
- First-aid kit
- Flashlight
- Fuel
- Headlamp
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Map or GPS device
- Smartphone
- Snowmobile
- Snowmobile helmet
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Telephoto lens
- Tools/spare parts
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Winter gloves
Public Services
Experience Information
- Trail Length
- 11.0 miles
- Trail Surface
- Snow
- Duration
- Half day
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This experience is accessed from the Shady Rest Winter Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
5.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
Related Trails
Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.2 | Snow | |
L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 5.4 | Snow |
Related Destinations
Lookout Mountain
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Related Destinations
Destination | Activities and Services |
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Lookout Mountain |