The Shady Rest Path is one of the most popular sections of the paved multi-use path network within the Mammoth Lakes Trail System. With connections to the Town Loop at Highway 203, the Old Shady Rest and New Shady Rest campgrounds and the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center, this two-lane path meanders gently downhill through a forest of red fir and Jeffrey pine to the ball fields, playground and picnic area at Shady Rest Town Park, with various points of access along the way to the Knolls Loop Trail.
Shady Rest Path 0.8 mi
Trail adopted by: Merrily Ulich • Trail maintained by: Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES)
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Trail Activities
Public Services
Trail Information
- Typical grade 3% - (Maximum 11% for 8 feet)
- Typical cross slope 2% - (Maximum 7% for 24 feet)
- Typical width at trail surface 8 feet
- Asphalt
- This trail has no vertical obstructions.
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
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This trail is accessed directly from the Shady Rest Campground and Shady Rest Park.
- Get driving directions to Shady Rest Campground
- Get driving directions to Shady Rest Park
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Destinations
Mammoth Creek Park East
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
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New Shady Rest Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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Old Shady Rest Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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Pine Glen Group Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Spring Summer
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Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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Shady Rest Park Trailhead
- Hours/Season: None | Fall Spring Summer
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Welcome Center and Ranger Station
- Hours/Season: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily (closed some holidays) | Year Round
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Welcome Center Trailhead
- Hours/Season: 24/7 - Certain amenities/facilities limited | Year Round
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Related Destinations
Related Experiences
E-Biking the Shady Rest Path
0.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: About an hour
Family Biking at Shady Rest
5.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Family Biking the Shady Rest Park Loop
2.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Handcycling Around Town
4.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Handcycling Loop at Shady Rest Park
5.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Handcycling the Shady Rest Path
2.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Skateboarding at Shady Rest Park
0.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking the Shady Rest Path
1.6 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Biking the Shady Rest Path | 0.8 | Asphalt | About an hour | |
| Family Biking at Shady Rest | 5.5 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Family Biking the Shady Rest Park Loop | 2.7 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Handcycling Around Town | 4.5 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Handcycling Loop at Shady Rest Park | 5.0 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Handcycling the Shady Rest Path | 2.0 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Skateboarding at Shady Rest Park | 0.3 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking the Shady Rest Path | 1.6 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours |
