Welcome to the 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.

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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.
     
    Geothermal pipeline maintenance work is occurring near the Knolls Loop. Clearly marked detour routes will be provided to allow pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular traffic to navigate around the work areas. More information can be found on the Inyo NF site.
     
    Inyo National Forest fuels management specialists will be conducting up to 190 acres of mowing and mastication along Sherwin Creek Road (Forest Service Road 4S08) and Mammoth Creek Road (Forest Service Road 3S09) starting September 3 and continuing through the fall. Operation hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  There will be no impacts to nearby trailheads or campgrounds. However, please use caution when driving around the heavy equipment operating in the area. For more information click HERE.
     
    Starting July 1st, 2024, The Inyo National Forest & BLM Bishop Field Office will be in fire restrictions to protect natural resources and provide for public safety. Dispersed campfires on the ground will no longer be permitted. However, campfires in designated developed recreation sites and portable stoves will be allowed with a CA campfire permit. For more Information on the Inyo National Forest announcement, CLICK HERE. For the BLM Bishop Field Office, 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

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Featured Trails

Heart Lake Trail 1.1 mi

Surface: Soil

Fall Color Viewing
Hiking

Meadow Trail 0.8 mi

Surface: Mixed

Birding
Equestrian
Fall Color Viewing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Pets
Photography
Running
Vista Viewing
Wildflower Viewing

Featured Destinations

Coldwater Campground

Hours of Operation: All day

Camping

Sherwins Trailhead

Hours of Operation: None

Biking
Cross Country Skiing
Equestrian
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Ski & Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing

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