This is a family-friendly loop on groomed trails through Jeffrey pine forest and across open terrain with spectacular views of San Joaquin Ridge and Mammoth Mountain. For the best photo ops, time your trip for the magical hours of early morning or late afternoon. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area, follow the A trail north to the B trail. Follow this across the Mammoth Scenic Loop to the C trail. Turn right. Follow the C trail around the Inyo Craters, across Crater Flats, to the G trail. Turn right/south here and then right again when you come to the A trail. This will take you back to Shady Rest. 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 Deadman Creek
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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
- 22.3 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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B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
4.7 mi
- Surface: Snow
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C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
10.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.4 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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| B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 4.7 | Snow |
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| C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 10.2 | Snow |
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| G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.4 | Snow |
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Related Destinations
Inyo Craters
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer Winter
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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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| Inyo Craters |
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| Shady Rest Park |
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| Shady Rest Winter Motorized Trailhead |
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