Mammoth Lakes Trail System

The Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers boundless recreation opportunities on more than 300 miles of trails. From granite crags to trout-stocked lakes, pine forests to alpine meadows, there’s something for all seasons, interests and abilities, motorized and non-motorized alike. Managed jointly by the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Inyo National Forest, the system includes connections to three wilderness areas, Devils Postpile National Monument, the Pacific Crest Trail and more. Many of these attractions are accessible right from the center of town! Explore MammothTrails.org and discover the adventures of a lifetime.

Trail System Update

Sherwin Meadows Trailhead will have temporary closures and detours as constructions occurs for the new trailhead infrastructure. For more information click HERE.

Red’s Meadow Road Construction Update, including information on road access, holidays, campgrounds, wilderness permits, and the Reds Meadow Resort can be found HERE. Please review this important information if you plan to access the area. Tree work will also be occurring in the valley, for more information click HERE.

Featured Activities

Hiking

Hiking along the Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers experiences unique to this part of the Eastern Sierra.

Interpretive

Start at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, then head out and look for interpretive signs on trails, turnouts, and specific points of interest throughout the Mammoth Lakes Trail System.

Featured Trails

Knolls Loop 9.9 mi

A moderate, locals'-favorite loop with easy access from downtown Mammoth, the Knolls Loop tours old-growth Jeffrey pine forest across a landscape of relatively young volcanic hills and domes.

Surface: Sand

Town Loop 7.8 mi

The main hub of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System, the Town Loop provides a family-friendly tour of the town of Mammoth Lakes with access to a variety of outbound trails and staging areas.

Surface: Asphalt

Featured Destinations

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge

The largest of four main portals to the ski area, and a jumping-off point for the Reds Meadow shuttle, Main Lodge offers ski and snowboard services, parking, lodging, dining, corporate offices and a summer recreation center.

Hours of Operation: Call for hours

Welcome Center and Ranger Station

For the latest trail and fire conditions, camping information, bear-canister rentals, books, maps, brochures and wilderness permits, make this your first stop on any visit to Mammoth Lakes.

Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays)