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 04/10/2022
- Avalanche danger is LOW on all aspects and at all elevations. Strong April sun may warm the snow surface to excess in isolated areas bringing the possibility for small wet-loose avalanches. LOW danger does not mean NO danger. Conduct your own localized assessments of conditions before committing to avalanche 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.
