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

  • 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.

    The U.S. Forest Service - Inyo National Forest has released a proposed action for Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) use. Click HERE for more information.

    Mammoth Lakes Town Council is very interested in hearing from you, the recreation users, regarding any thoughts you may have on the proposed action, with a focus on the areas immediately adjacent to the Town of Mammoth Lakes. If you have questions, comments, or want to relay your feelings, please reach out to Outdoor Recreation Manager, Lawson Reif.

Featured Destinations

Shady Rest Park

Hours of Operation: Day use only

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

Welcome Center and Ranger Station

Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays)

Biking
E-Biking
Interpretive

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  Fishing 

Eagle Lodge

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

  • Ski & Snowboarding 

Inyo Craters

  • Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall 

  • Hiking  Interpretive  Photography  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  Fishing 

Lake Mary

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

  • Boating  Fishing  Paddleboarding 

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 

Mill City

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

  • Interpretive 

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 

Sotcher Lake

  • Hours/Season: All day | Summer Fall 

  • Fall Color Viewing  Fishing  Hiking  Interpretive  Photography 

TJ Lake

  • Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round 

  • Climbing  Fishing 

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 

Whitmore Pool

  • Hours/Season: Call for hours | Fall  Summer 

  • Swimming 

All Destinations

Destination Activities and Services
Barrett Lake Fishing
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 Photography Running Vista Viewing Wildflower Viewing
Community Center Park
Convict Lake Boating Fishing
Crystal Crag Climbing
Crystal Lake Fishing Wildflower Viewing
Eagle Lodge Ski & Snowboarding
Earthquake Fault Interpretive Photography
Hayden Cabin Museum Interpretive
Horseshoe Lake Biking Hiking Interpretive
Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
Horseshoe Lake Trailhead Adaptive Options Biking Boating Climbing E-Biking Equestrian Fishing Hiking Interpretive Mountain Biking Paddleboarding Pets Photography Running
Inyo Craters Hiking Interpretive Photography Vista Viewing
Lake George Boating Fishing
Lake George Campground Camping
Lake Mamie Boating Fishing
Lake Mary Boating Fishing Paddleboarding
Lake Mary Campground Camping
Lakes Basin Winter Access Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Ski & Snowboarding Snowplay Snowshoeing
Laurel Lakes Fall Color Viewing Fishing Hiking Mountain Biking Off Highway Vehicles Photography
Lava Tube Ski & Snowboarding
Lava Tube Lookout Interpretive Vista Viewing
Lookout Mountain Off Highway Vehicles Snowmobiling Vista Viewing
Mammoth City Interpretive
Mammoth Consolidated Mine Interpretive Photography
Mammoth Creek Fishing
Mammoth Creek Park East Adaptive Options Biking E-Biking Fishing Hiking Photography Running
Mammoth Creek Park West
Mammoth Lakes Library
Mammoth Mountain E-Biking Hiking Interpretive Mountain Biking Ski & Snowboarding Vista Viewing
Mammoth Mountain RV Park Camping
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge Cross Country Skiing Hiking Interpretive Mountain Biking Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowplay Snowshoeing
Mammoth Rock Vista Viewing
McGee Mountain Hiking Ski & Snowboarding Vista Viewing
McLeod Lake Fishing
Mill City Interpretive
Minaret Vista Vista Viewing
New Shady Rest Campground Camping
North Village
Old Shady Rest Campground Camping
Pack Station (Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit) Equestrian
Panorama Dome Vista Viewing
Pine City Campground Camping
Pine Glen Group Campground Camping
Pokonobe Lodge Boating Fishing Paddleboarding
Shady Rest Park Biking Cross Country Skiing E-Biking Hiking Off Highway Vehicles Pets Skateboarding Snowmobiling
Shady Rest Park Trailhead Biking E-Biking Hiking Mountain Biking Off Highway Vehicles Running
Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead Snowmobiling
Sherwin Creek Campground Camping
Sherwin Lakes Fishing
Sherwins Trailhead Biking Cross Country Skiing Equestrian Hiking Mountain Biking Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Sherwins Vista Vista Viewing
Smokey Bear Flat Off Highway Vehicles Snowmobiling
Snowcreek Meadow Birding Fishing Wildflower Viewing
Sotcher Lake Fall Color Viewing Fishing Hiking Interpretive Photography
Starkweather Lake Fishing Hiking
Tamarack Lodge Biking Cross Country Skiing E-Biking
TJ Lake Climbing Fishing
Tobacco Flat Hiking Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling
Trails End Park E-Biking Skateboarding
Twin Falls Overlook Photography Vista Viewing
Twin Lakes Boating Cross Country Skiing Fishing
Twin Lakes Campground Camping
Twin Lakes Picnic Area
Twin Lakes Vista Fall Color Viewing Photography Vista Viewing
Welcome Center and Ranger Station Biking E-Biking Interpretive
Welcome Center Trailhead Biking E-Biking Hiking Running Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Whitmore Ballfields
Whitmore Pool Swimming
Whitmore Recreation Area Running Swimming
How to get involved Local recreation resources Experiences and ratings Finding your way around the MLTS Trail System Projects