All of the Destinations

  • 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.

  • Destinations

Destinations Update

  • 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

Camping

Coldwater Trailheads

Hours of Operation: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited

Birding
Camping
Equestrian
Fall Color Viewing
Fishing
Hiking
Interpretive
Photography
Running
Vista Viewing
Wildflower Viewing

Sherwins Trailhead

Hours of Operation: None

Biking
Cross Country Skiing
Equestrian
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Ski & Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing

All Destinations

Canyon Lodge

  • Hours/Season: Call for hours | Spring  Winter 

  • E-Biking  Mountain Biking  Ski & Snowboarding 

Coldwater Trailheads

  • Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Birding  Camping  Equestrian  Fall Color Viewing  Fishing  Hiking  Interpretive  Photography  Running  Vista Viewing  Wildflower Viewing 

Convict Lake

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round 

  • Boating  Camping  Fall Color Viewing  Fishing  Hiking  Paddleboarding  Swimming  Vista Viewing 

Eagle Lodge

  • Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., winter only | Winter 

  • Ski & Snowboarding 

Horseshoe Lake

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Spring  Summer Fall 

  • Biking  Hiking  Interpretive 

Horseshoe Lake Trailhead

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Adaptive Options  Biking  Boating  Climbing  E-Biking  Equestrian  Fishing  Hiking  Interpretive  Mountain Biking  Paddleboarding  Pets  Photography  Running 

Inyo Craters

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall  Spring  Summer  Winter 

  • Hiking  Interpretive  Photography  Snowshoeing  Vista Viewing 

Lake George

  • Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round 

  • Boating  Fishing 

Lake Mamie

  • Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round 

  • Boating  Cross Country Skiing  Fishing  Hiking  Snowshoeing 

Lake Mary

  • Hours/Season: Store/marina: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round 

  • Boating  Cross Country Skiing  Fishing  Hiking  Paddleboarding  Snowshoeing 

Laurel Lakes

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Fall Color Viewing  Fishing  Hiking  Mountain Biking  Off Highway Vehicles  Photography 

Lava Tube

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round 

  • Ski & Snowboarding 

Mammoth City

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Interpretive 

McLeod Lake

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall  Summer 

  • Fishing  Hiking  Swimming  Vista Viewing 

Mill City

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Interpretive 

Minaret Vista

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round 

  • Cross Country Skiing  Interpretive  Photography  Snowmobiling  Snowshoeing  Vista Viewing 

Pokonobe Lodge

  • Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Boating  Fishing  Paddleboarding 

Shady Rest Park

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round 

  • Biking  Cross Country Skiing  E-Biking  Hiking  Off Highway Vehicles  Pets  Skateboarding  Snowmobiling 

Sherwin Lakes

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • Equestrian  Fishing  Hiking 

Sotcher Lake

  • Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall 

  • Fall Color Viewing  Fishing  Hiking  Interpretive  Photography 

Tamarack Lodge

  • Hours/Season: Call for hours | Year Round 

  • Biking  Boating  Cross Country Skiing  E-Biking  Fishing  Hiking  Snowshoeing 

TJ Lake

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round 

  • Climbing  Fishing  Hiking 

Trails End Park

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall  Spring  Summer 

  • E-Biking  Skateboarding 

Twin Lakes

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round 

  • Boating  Cross Country Skiing  Fishing  Hiking 

Whitmore Pool

  • Hours/Season: Call for hours | Fall  Summer 

  • Swimming 

All Destinations

Destination Activities and Services
Barrett Lake Fishing Hiking
Camp High Sierra Camping
Canyon Lodge E-Biking Mountain Biking Ski & Snowboarding
Coldwater Campground Camping
Coldwater Creek Wildflower Viewing
Coldwater Trailheads Birding Camping Equestrian Fall Color Viewing Fishing Hiking Interpretive