Inyo Craters Trail 0.8 mi

There are two primary trails that leave from the parking area and connect to the summit rims of the three volcanic craters. The parking area, located 3 miles north of the Mammoth Scenic Loop on a graded dirt road through old-growth Jeffrey pine forest, includes a restroom and interpretive information. The craters were formed by a series of small but violent steam-blast eruptions about six hundred years ago. The two southernmost craters are approximately 200 feet deep and contain small lakes. Views stretch from San Joaquin Ridge to the Mono Craters to the White Mountains. Access in winter is by snowshoes, skis or snowmobile.
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There are two primary trails that leave from the parking area and connect to the summit rims of the three volcanic craters. The parking area, located 3 miles north of the Mammoth Scenic Loop on a graded dirt road through old-growth Jeffrey pine forest, includes a restroom and interpretive information. The craters were formed by a series of small but violent steam-blast eruptions about six hundred years ago. The two southernmost craters are approximately 200 feet deep and contain small lakes. Views stretch from San Joaquin Ridge to the Mono Craters to the White Mountains. Access in winter is by snowshoes, skis or snowmobile.

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Trail Information
- Typical grade 7% - (Maximum 21% for 9 feet)
- Typical cross slope 1% - (Maximum 5% for 50 feet)
- Typical width at trail surface 3 feet
- Soil
- <p>14 Stairs exist on this trail</p>
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
This trail is accessed directly by from the Inyo Craters Trailhead.
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*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.

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Destination	Activities and Services
Inyo Craters

0.8 mi

10.8 mi

10.3 mi

3.1 mi

Experience	Rating	Length (mi)	Surface	Duration
Birding at Inyo Craters	▣	0.8	Soil	Less than 4 hours
Motorized Trail Riding Crater Flat Loop	◉	10.8	Soil	Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Inyo Craters Loop	▣	10.3	Soil	Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing to the Inyo Craters	◉	3.1	Snow	Less than 4 hours