The diversity of habitat in the Mammoth Lakes region—from high alpine to high desert, from riparian wetland to sagebrush plateau—means a unique and broad range of birding opportunities for those seeking to fill out their life lists. There are bald eagles and osprey in the Lakes Basin, fearless Steller's Jays and elusive hummingbirds throughout the forests and meadows, quail and sage grouse in the chaparral to the east, gulls and migratory phalaropes in the flyway between Mono and Crowley Lakes, and more than 300 other species of winged creatures making their homes here or passing through.
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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
- 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
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Local bird guide
- Map or GPS device
- Notebook
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Telephoto lens
Featured Birding Experiences
Birding at Inyo Craters
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Birding on Panorama Dome
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Birding on the Town Loop
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
All Birding Experiences
Birding at Inyo Craters
0.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Birding on Panorama Dome
1.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Birding on the Town Loop
1.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
All Birding Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Birding at Inyo Craters | 0.8 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Birding on Panorama Dome | 1.3 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Birding on the Town Loop | 1.2 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours |
All Birding Trails
Hot Creek Trail
0.2 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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Inyo Craters Trail
0.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Meadow Trail
0.8 mi
- Surface: Mixed
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Meadow Trail Connector
1.6 mi
- Surface: None
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Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail
1.0 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Panorama Mountain Bike Loop
0.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Town Loop
7.8 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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All Birding Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Hot Creek Trail | 0.2 | Asphalt |
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| Inyo Craters Trail | 0.8 | Soil |
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| Meadow Trail | 0.8 | Mixed |
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| Meadow Trail Connector | 1.6 |
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| Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail | 1.0 | Soil |
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| Panorama Mountain Bike Loop | 0.8 | Soil |
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| Town Loop | 7.8 | Asphalt |
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