A dry, pumice-flat meadow on the east side of Highway 395, just north of the Mammoth Lakes exit, Smokey Bear Flat is a popular year-round staging area for OHV and snowmobile enthusiasts, with access to hundreds of miles of trails and backcountry roads through a landscape of sage, rabbitbrush and old-growth Jeffrey pines. In winter, the snowmobile-packed trails - many of which are maintained by on-site private OSV outfit DJ’s Snowmobile Adventures - are often used by dogsled teams and skijorers. There’s also a popular sledding and snowplay area located here.
Smokey Bear Flat
Avalanche Forecast for 12/21/2024
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: You’re most likely to encounter firm and variable surface conditions today. However, if you see snow blowing across slopes or over ridgelines, thin drifts could be forming on the downwind side. Factor in the outside chance of triggering a small avalanche if you venture into steep, leeward terrain. Find out More
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Season: Year Round
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*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
