Heart Lake Trail 1.1 mi

From the Heart Lake Trailhead at the Coldwater day-use parking area, this well-used trail crosses Mammoth Creek and passes two left-hand forks leading to ruins and the original mineshaft of the Depression-era Mammoth Consolidated Gold Mine (both worthwhile sidetrips). Staying to the right, the trail then climbs a mile or so up into the John Muir Wilderness to Heart Lake. Many archaeological and historic sites exist throughout the Inyo National Forest and on adjacent federal and state lands. These sites are special places that contain irreplaceable information of our past and are protected by law. Please take only photographs, leave only footprints, and report vandalism.
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From the Heart Lake Trailhead at the Coldwater day-use parking area, this well-used trail crosses Mammoth Creek and passes two left-hand forks leading to ruins and the original mineshaft of the Depression-era Mammoth Consolidated Gold Mine (both worthwhile sidetrips). Staying to the right, the trail then climbs a mile or so up into the John Muir Wilderness to Heart Lake. Many archaeological and historic sites exist throughout the Inyo National Forest and on adjacent federal and state lands. These sites are special places that contain irreplaceable information of our past and are protected by law. Please take only photographs, leave only footprints, and report vandalism.

This trail is within a congressionally designated wilderness area. Please abide by all rules and regulations.
Trail Activities
Public Services
Trail Information
- Typical grade 9% - (Maximum 21% for 100 feet)
- Typical cross slope 2% - (Maximum 13% for 29 feet)
- Typical width at trail surface 3 feet
- Soil
- Several Steps exist along the trail up to 12" in height.
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
This trail is accessed via the Coldwater Creek Trailhead.
- Get driving directions to Coldwater Creek Trailhead
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.

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1.3 mi

0.8 mi

0.4 mi

Experience	Rating	Length (mi)	Surface	Duration
Campground Camping at Coldwater Campground	▣	1.3	Asphalt - Vehicle Accessible	Overnight
Fall Color Viewing on the Heart Lake Trail	▣	0.8	Soil
Self Guided Tour at Mammoth Consolidated Mine	▣	0.4	Soil	Less than 4 hours