Starting from the Horseshoe Lake parking area, this is an easy native-dirt and gravel loop perfect for kids, families and beginner mountain bikers. The trail, which varies from road width to single track, follows the contours of the lakeshore around the south side of the lake and then meanders through lodgepole pine forest to the Lakes Basin Path for a quick final paved section back to the trailhead. There are bridges and several easy stream crossings, meadows, picnic spots, sandy-beach access and good views of the Mammoth Crest looming above.
Horseshoe Lake Loop 1.5 mi
Trail adopted by: Footloose Sports • Trail maintained by: Deanna Clark - Mammoth Property Finder
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Trail Activities
Public Services
Trail Information
- Typical grade 4% - (Maximum 32% for 6 feet)
- Typical cross slope 3% - (Maximum 20% for 12 feet)
- Typical width at trail surface 6 feet
- Soil
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
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This trail is accessed directly from the Horseshoe Lake Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Destinations
Horseshoe Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Spring Summer Fall
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Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Horseshoe Lake Trailhead
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
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Related Destinations
| Destination | Activities and Services |
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| Horseshoe Lake |
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| Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area |
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| Horseshoe Lake Trailhead |
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Related Experiences
Bouldering at Horseshoe Boulder
0.6 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Family Biking the Horseshoe Lake Loop
1.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: About an hour
Family Biking the Horseshoe Lake Loop from Twin Falls Overlook
2.1 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Guided Geology Tour at Horseshoe Lake
1.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Hiking the Horseshoe Lake Loop - Adaptive Option
1.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Pets on the Horseshoe Lake Loop
1.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Photography at Twin Falls Overlook
0.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sport Climbing at Horseshoe Slabs
1.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Stand Up Paddleboarding on Horseshoe Lake
0.6 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Water,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Trail Running around Horseshoe Lake and Swimming Horseshoe Lake
2.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking the Horseshoe Lake Loop
1.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking the Horseshoe Lake Loop Out and Back
1.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Sand,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Bouldering at Horseshoe Boulder | 0.6 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Family Biking the Horseshoe Lake Loop | 1.8 | Mixed | About an hour | |
| Family Biking the Horseshoe Lake Loop from Twin Falls Overlook | 2.1 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Guided Geology Tour at Horseshoe Lake | 1.4 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Hiking the Horseshoe Lake Loop - Adaptive Option | 1.8 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Pets on the Horseshoe Lake Loop | 1.8 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Photography at Twin Falls Overlook | 0.2 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Sport Climbing at Horseshoe Slabs | 1.0 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding on Horseshoe Lake | 0.6 | Water | Less than 4 hours | |
| Trail Running around Horseshoe Lake and Swimming Horseshoe Lake | 2.7 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking the Horseshoe Lake Loop | 1.8 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking the Horseshoe Lake Loop Out and Back | 1.0 | Sand | Less than 4 hours |
