The ride from Shady Rest to Bald Mountain is a classic long ride on groomed intermediate terrain, through woods and open country, with spectacular views of the Sierra and the Long Valley Caldera. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area take the A trail north through the tunnel at Hwy 395 and continue all the way to the D trail. Turn right and ride to the log cabin at the summit of Bald Mountain. This is a perfect place to have a picnic. On your return, take the D trail to the I trail. Turn right and head north to the tunnel at June Lake Junction, where food and fuel are available for the trip back along the G trail. Winter recreation maps are available at the Welcome Center and on the Inyo National Forest web site. Snowmobile riders are required to understand closure boundaries and stay out of closed areas.
Snowmobiling Shady Rest to Bald Mountain
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- AVALANCHE FORECAST: You can still trigger an avalanche where the wind has deposited unstable drifts, below ridgelines and in gullies. Avalanches could break wider than you'd expect. Assess for stiff, textured snow that cracks beneath your feet, or stick to lower angle slopes to help you mitigate this hazard. Find out More
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Experience Checklist
- Camera
- First-aid kit
- Flashlight
- Fuel
- Headlamp
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Map or GPS device
- Picnic lunch
- Smartphone
- Snowmobile
- Snowmobile helmet
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Telephoto lens
- Tools/spare parts
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Winter gloves
- Winter Recreation Map
Public Services
Experience Information
- Trail Length
- 52.3 miles
- Trail Surface
- Snow
- Duration
- Half day
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This experience is accessed from the Shady Rest Winter Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
11.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
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I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
12.9 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Sherwins Winter Trails
1.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.2 | Snow |
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| D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 11.2 | Snow |
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| G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.4 | Snow |
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| I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 12.9 | Snow |
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| Sherwins Winter Trails | 1.2 | Snow |
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Related Destinations
Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Winter
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Related Destinations
| Destination | Activities and Services |
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| Shady Rest Park |
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| Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead |
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