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

  • Beginning on Thursday, July 18, the multi-use paths (MUPs) along Old Mammoth Road between Aspen Village and Minaret Road will be reconstructed. While the MUPs are under construction, there will be a detour along Old Mammoth Road. On Friday, July 19 and depending on progress, the MUPs within and near the Mammoth Creek Park Playground will be reconstructed. Re-paving of the multi-use paths is expected to begin on Monday, July 29 and be completed by Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Follow the Town of Mammoth Lakes for more information and details.

    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.

    Lakes Basin parking is limited so catch the FREE Lakes Basin Trolley from The Village, operating 7 days a week between 9am-6pm. Review the schedule and stops on the ESTA website.

    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

E-Biking E-Biking

Fishing Fishing

Featured Trails

Hot Creek Trail 0.2 mi

Surface: Asphalt

Birding
Hiking
Interpretive

Town Loop 7.8 mi

Surface: Asphalt

Biking
E-Biking
Hiking
Pets

Featured Destinations

Convict Lake

Hours of Operation: Day use only

Boating
Fishing

Shady Rest Park

Hours of Operation: Day use only

Biking
Cross Country Skiing
E-Biking
Hiking
Off Highway Vehicles
Pets
Skateboarding
Snowmobiling

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