The Eastern Sierra is truly breathtaking, with dizzying peaks that touch the clouds and alpine lakes so clear, you can watch the trout swim to your lure. Unique geologic features, such as Crystal Crag and the Inyo Craters, are but a short hike from easily accessible trailheads, while cascading waterfalls such as Twin Lakes Falls are visible from a leisurely bike ride through the Lakes Basin. No matter how you want to get there, the Mammoth Lakes Trail System will deliver you to a spectacular array of destinations that will keep your camera’s memory card full and your eyes wider than the vistas they take in.
All of the Destinations
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Destinations
- Eastern Lands (+)
- Inyo Craters (+)
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Lakes Basin (+)
- Barrett Lake
- Coldwater Campground
- Coldwater Creek
- Coldwater Trailheads
- Crystal Crag
- Crystal Lake
- Horseshoe Lake
- Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
- Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
- Lake George
- Lake George Campground
- Lake Mamie
- Lake Mary
- Lake Mary Campground
- Lakes Basin Winter Access
- Lava Tube Lookout
- Mammoth City
- Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- McLeod Lake
- Pack Station (Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit)
- Panorama Dome
- Pine City Campground
- Pokonobe Lodge
- Tamarack Lodge
- TJ Lake
- Twin Falls Overlook
- Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes Campground
- Twin Lakes Picnic Area
- Twin Lakes Vista
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Mammoth Crest (+)
- Mammoth Mountain (+)
- Reds Meadow Valley (+)
- Shady Rest (+)
- Sherwins (+)
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Town (+)
- Camp High Sierra
- Community Center Park
- Eagle Lodge
- Hayden Cabin Museum
- Mammoth Creek
- Mammoth Creek Park East
- Mammoth Creek Park West
- Mammoth Lakes Library
- Mammoth Mountain RV Park
- North Village
- Shady Rest Park Trailhead
- Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead
- Sherwins Vista
- Snowcreek Meadow
- Trails End Park
- Welcome Center and Ranger Station
- Welcome Center Trailhead
Destinations Update
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Sherwin Meadows Trailhead will have temporary closures and detours as constructions occurs for the new trailhead infrastructure. For more information click HERE.Geothermal pipeline maintenance work is occurring near the Knolls Loop. Clearly marked detour routes will be provided to allow pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular traffic to navigate around the work areas. More information can be found on the Inyo NF site.Inyo National Forest fuels management specialists will be conducting up to 190 acres of mowing and mastication along Sherwin Creek Road (Forest Service Road 4S08) and Mammoth Creek Road (Forest Service Road 3S09) starting September 3 and continuing through the fall. Operation hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no impacts to nearby trailheads or campgrounds. However, please use caution when driving around the heavy equipment operating in the area. For more information click HERE.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.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 Destinations
Coldwater Campground
Hours of Operation: All day
Coldwater Trailheads
Hours of Operation: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited
Sherwins Trailhead
Hours of Operation: None
All Destinations
Barrett Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Summer
Camp High Sierra
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
Canyon Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Spring Winter
Coldwater Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
Coldwater Creek
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Coldwater Trailheads
- Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Fall Spring Summer
Community Center Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Convict Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
Crystal Crag
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Crystal Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Summer
Eagle Lodge
- Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., winter only | Winter
Earthquake Fault
- Hours/Season: All day | Year Round
Hayden Cabin Museum
- Hours/Season: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily | Summer
Horseshoe Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Spring Summer Fall
Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Inyo Craters
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer Winter
Lake George
- Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
Lake George Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
Lake Mamie
- Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
Lake Mary
- Hours/Season: Store/marina: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
Lake Mary Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
Lakes Basin Winter Access
- Hours/Season: All day | Spring Winter
Laurel Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
Lava Tube
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Lava Tube Lookout
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Lookout Mountain
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Mammoth City
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
Mammoth Creek
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Mammoth Creek Park East
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
Mammoth Creek Park West
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
Mammoth Lakes Library
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Mammoth Mountain
- Hours/Season: All day | Year Round
Mammoth Mountain RV Park
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Mammoth Rock
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
McGee Mountain
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
McLeod Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Summer
Mill City
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
Minaret Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
New Shady Rest Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
North Village
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
Old Shady Rest Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
Pack Station (Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit)
- Hours/Season: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily | Summer
Panorama Dome
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Pine City Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
Pine Glen Group Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
Pokonobe Lodge
- Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Fall Spring Summer
Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
Shady Rest Park Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Fall Spring Summer
Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Winter
Sherwin Creek Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
Sherwin Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
Sherwins Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Year Round
Sherwins Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Smokey Bear Flat
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Snowcreek Meadow
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Sotcher Lake
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
Starkweather Lake
- Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall
Tamarack Lodge
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round
TJ Lake
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Tobacco Flat
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Trails End Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Twin Falls Overlook
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Twin Lakes
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Twin Lakes Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
Twin Lakes Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Twin Lakes Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Welcome Center and Ranger Station
- Hours/Season: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays) | Year Round
Welcome Center Trailhead
- Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Year Round
Whitmore Ballfields
- Hours/Season: Call for hours/game times | Fall Spring Summer
Whitmore Pool
- Hours/Season: Call for hours | Fall Summer
Whitmore Recreation Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
All Destinations
Destination | Activities and Services |
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Barrett Lake | |
Camp High Sierra | |
Canyon Lodge | |
Coldwater Campground | |
Coldwater Creek | |
Coldwater Trailheads |