A French Canadian ex-bootlegger by the name of Tex Cushion ran teams of dogs into Mammoth in the late 1920s, providing the only passenger and freight service for those few hardy souls who stuck around once the snow set in. To experience this traditional mode of travel, bring your own dogs, tack and other necessary equipment, or take a ride with Mammoth Dog Teams. Depending on conditions, local mushers and skijoring enthusiasts recommend the network of snowmobile-packed and pedestrian-free trails northwest of the Scenic Loop toward Mammoth Mountain and the San Joaquin Ridge.
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Subregions
- Eastern Lands (+)
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Inyo Craters (+)
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C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Earthquake Fault Trail
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F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Inyo Craters Trail
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I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Mountain View Trail
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Lakes Basin (+)
- Arrowhead Lake Trail
- Black Bear Run
- Coldwater-George Trail
- Crystal Lake Trail
- Dog Boulder Trail
- Duck Pass Trail
- Emerald Lake - Skelton Lake Trail
- Heart Lake Trail
- Horseshoe Lake Loop
- Horseshoe Woods
- Lakefront Path
- Lake George Path
- Lakes Basin Path
- Mamie Woods
- Mammoth Crest Trail
- Mammoth Mountain - Mammoth Pass Trail
- Mammoth Pack Station Trail
- Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail
- Mammoth Pass Trail
- McLeod Lake Spur
- Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail
- Panorama Dome Trail
- Panorama Mountain Bike Loop
- Pika Lake Trail
- Rim Trail
- Seven Lakes Point Loop
- Sky Meadows Trail
- TJ Lake Loop
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Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
- Woods Lake Trail
- Mammoth Crest (+)
- Mammoth Mountain (+)
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Reds Meadow Valley (+)
- Agnew Meadow - Pumice Flat
- Agnew Wildflower Loop
- Anona Lake Trail
- Beck Lake Trail
- Emily Lake Trail
- Fish Creek Trail
- High Trail
- Minaret Lake Trail
- Rainbow Falls Trail
- Red Cones Cutoff
- River Trail
- Shadow Creek Trail
- Sotcher Lake Feeder
- Sotcher Lake Loop
- Sotcher Lake - Mammoth Pass Trail
- Starkweather Trail
- Summit Meadow - Holcomb Lake Cutoff
- Upper Crater Meadows Trail
- Shady Rest (+)
- Sherwins (+)
- Town (+)
Activity Checklist
- Beanie
- Boots
- Collar with name tag and contact info
- Dog-poop bags
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Map or GPS device
- Packable water bowl/water
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Sled dogs & tack
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Winter gloves
Featured Dog Sledding Experiences
Dog Sledding the A, B, K Trails Loop
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Half day
Dog Sledding the C Trail Out and Back
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Dog Sledding the Lookout Mountain Loop
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Half day
All Dog Sledding Experiences
Dog Sledding the A, B, K Trails Loop
9.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Dog Sledding the C Trail Out and Back
7.1 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Dog Sledding the Lookout Mountain Loop
7.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
All Dog Sledding Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Dog Sledding the A, B, K Trails Loop | 9.0 | Snow | Half day | |
| Dog Sledding the C Trail Out and Back | 7.1 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Dog Sledding the Lookout Mountain Loop | 7.4 | Snow | Half day |
All Dog Sledding Trails
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
4.7 mi
- Surface: Snow
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C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
10.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
11.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
2.6 mi
- Surface: Snow
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
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H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
2.8 mi
- Surface: Snow
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I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
12.9 mi
- Surface: Snow
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K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
3.1 mi
- Surface: Snow
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L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
5.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Sherwins Winter Trails
1.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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All Dog Sledding Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.2 | Snow |
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| B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 4.7 | Snow |
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| C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 10.2 | Snow |
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| D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 11.2 | Snow |
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| F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 2.6 | Snow |
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| G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.4 | Snow |
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| H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 2.8 | Snow |
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| I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 12.9 | Snow |
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| K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 3.1 | Snow |
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| L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 5.4 | Snow |
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| Sherwins Winter Trails | 1.2 | Snow |
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