Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling the A Trail and L Trail from Sawmill Cutoff Road to Lookout Mountain

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  • The ride from Shady Rest to Lookout Mountain is a long and fun ride with the opportunity for an ungroomed adventure to the summit of Lookout Mountain. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area, follow the A trail north crossing under Hwy 395 to the L trail. Follow the L trail for a loop experience around Lookout Mountain. Near the southern junction of the A and L trail, a marked but ungroomed trail climbs US Forest Service Road 2S02 to the summit for grand, 360-degree views across the volcanic landscape of the Long Valley Caldera to the Sierra Nevada and the Glass Mountains. 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.

  • The ride from Shady Rest to Lookout Mountain is a long and fun ride with the opportunity for an ungroomed adventure to the summit of Lookout Mountain. From the Shady Rest OSV staging area, follow the A trail north crossing under Hwy 395 to the L trail. Follow the L trail for a loop experience around Lookout Mountain. Near the southern junction of the A and L trail, a marked but ungroomed trail climbs US Forest Service Road 2S02 to the summit for grand, 360-degree views across the volcanic landscape of the Long Valley Caldera to the Sierra Nevada and the Glass Mountains. 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.

Avalanche Forecast for 04/14/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: New snow and strong winds will lead to fresh wind slab development near and above treeline today. Monitor snow accumulations closely and expect the size and distribution of concerning wind deposits to increase as you gain elevation and get closer to the crest. Find out More
  • Experience Checklist

    • Camera
    • First-aid kit
    • Flashlight
    • Fuel
    • Headlamp
    • Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
    • Map or GPS device
    • Smartphone
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowmobile helmet
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen/lip protector
    • Telephoto lens
    • Tools/spare parts
    • Warm clothing
    • Water
    • Winter gloves

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    Experience Information

    Trail Length
    11.0 miles
    Trail Surface
    Snow
    Duration
    Half day

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