All of the Trails

  • The Mammoth Lakes Trail System comprises some 300 miles of soft-surface, paved, and mixed-surface trails and connects to the extensive Inyo National Forest off-highway road network, accommodating interests ranging from motorized pursuits to wilderness experiences. Out-and-back exploration, linking from trail to trail, and loop opportunities abound; be sure to navigate around the map below for an overview of how the MLTS connects its whole spectrum of users to the places and activities they love, no matter what the season.

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Trails Update

  • Sherwin Meadows Trailhead will have temporary closures and detours as constructions occurs for the new trailhead infrastructure. For more information click HERE.
     
    Geothermal pipeline maintenance work is occurring near the Knolls Loop. Clearly marked detour routes will be provided to allow pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular traffic to navigate around the work areas. More information can be found on the Inyo NF site.
     
    Inyo National Forest fuels management specialists will be conducting up to 190 acres of mowing and mastication along Sherwin Creek Road (Forest Service Road 4S08) and Mammoth Creek Road (Forest Service Road 3S09) starting September 3 and continuing through the fall. Operation hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  There will be no impacts to nearby trailheads or campgrounds. However, please use caution when driving around the heavy equipment operating in the area. For more information click HERE.
     
    Starting July 1st, 2024, The Inyo National Forest & BLM Bishop Field Office will be in fire restrictions to protect natural resources and provide for public safety. Dispersed campfires on the ground will no longer be permitted. However, campfires in designated developed recreation sites and portable stoves will be allowed with a CA campfire permit. For more Information on the Inyo National Forest announcement, CLICK HERE. For the BLM Bishop Field Office, CLICK HERE.
     
    Red’s Meadow Road Construction Update, including information on road access, holidays, campgrounds, wilderness permits, and the Reds Meadow Resort can be found HERE. Please review this important information if you plan to access the area. Tree work will also be occurring in the valley, for more information click HERE.

Featured Trails

Heart Lake Trail 1.1 mi

Surface: Soil

Fall Color Viewing
Hiking

Meadow Trail 0.8 mi

Surface: Mixed

Birding
Equestrian
Fall Color Viewing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Pets
Photography
Running
Vista Viewing
Wildflower Viewing

Shadow Creek Trail 7.8 mi

Surface: Soil

Fall Color Viewing
Hiking

All Trails

Meadow Trail

0.8 mi

  • Surface: Mixed
  • Birding  Equestrian  Fall Color Viewing  Hiking  Mountain Biking  Pets  Photography  Running  Vista Viewing  Wildflower Viewing 

Town Loop

7.8 mi

  • Surface: Asphalt
  • Biking  Birding  E-Biking  Hiking  Pets 

All Trails

Trail Length (mi) Surface Activities and Services
Agnew Meadow - Pumice Flat 2.4 Soil Hiking
Agnew Wildflower Loop 0.6 Soil Hiking Interpretive Photography Wildflower Viewing
Anona Lake Trail 1.5 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Arrowhead Lake Trail 0.3 Soil Equestrian Hiking
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Beck Lake Trail 5.3 Soil Equestrian Hiking
B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 4.7 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Coldwater-George Trail 2.9 Sand Equestrian Hiking
Convict Creek Trail 7.1 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Convict Lake Loop 2.0 Soil Hiking
Crystal Lake Trail 0.3 Sand Equestrian Hiking
C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 10.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Deer Creek Trail 3.6 Soil Hiking
Dog Boulder Trail 0.2 Equestrian Hiking Mountain Biking Pets Running
Downtown Mountain Bike Trail 1.6 Soil E-Biking Mountain Biking
Dragon's Back Trail 3.0 Soil Hiking
D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 11.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Duck Pass Trail 5.5 Mixed Equestrian Hiking
Earthquake Fault Trail 0.2 Mixed Hiking
Emerald Lake - Skelton Lake Trail 1.2 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Emily Lake Trail 1.6 Soil Hiking
Fern Lake Trail 4.3 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Fish Creek Trail 18.9 Soil Equestrian Hiking
F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.6 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Heart Lake Trail 1.1 Soil Fall Color Viewing Hiking
High Trail 7.0 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Horseshoe Lake Loop 1.5 Soil Hiking Mountain Biking Pets
Horseshoe Woods 0.8 Equestrian Hiking Mountain Biking Pets Running
Hot Creek Trail 0.2 Asphalt Birding Hiking Interpretive
H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.8 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Inyo Craters Trail 0.8 Soil Birding Cross Country Skiing Hiking Interpretive Mountain Biking Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 12.9 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Knolls Loop 9.9 Sand E-Biking Mountain Biking Off Highway Vehicles
K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 3.1 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Lakefront Path 0.3 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
Lake George Path 0.3 Asphalt E-Biking
Lakes Basin Path 5.3 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
Laurel Lakes - Edith Lake Trail 4.2 Soil Fishing Hiking
Library College Connector 0.7 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
Lodestar Connector 0.5 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 5.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Main Street Connector 0.4 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking
Mamie Woods 0.6 Equestrian Hiking Mountain Biking Pets Running
Mammoth Crest Trail 7.2 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Mammoth Mountain - Mammoth Pass Trail 1.1 Soil Hiking
Mammoth Mountain Trail 3.9 Soil Hiking
Mammoth Pack Station Trail 1.7 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail 3.6 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Mammoth Pass Trail 4.1 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Mammoth Rock Trail 2.6 Soil Equestrian Hiking Mountain Biking
Mammoth Rock Trail Connector 0.9 Soil Equestrian Fall Color Viewing Hiking Mountain Biking Pets Photography Running Vista Viewing Wildflower Viewing
McGee Pass Trail 14.3 Soil Equestrian Hiking
McLeod Lake Spur 0.4 Soil Hiking Swimming
Meadow Trail 0.8 Mixed Birding Equestrian Fall Color Viewing Hiking Mountain Biking Pets Photography Running Vista Viewing Wildflower Viewing
Meadow Trail Connector 1.6 Birding Equestrian Fall Color Viewing Hiking Mountain Biking Pets Photography Running Vista Viewing Wildflower Viewing
Meridian Connector 1.0 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
Minaret Lake Trail 5.1 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Minaret Vista Loop 0.2 Soil Hiking Interpretive
Minaret Vista Trail 1.2 Soil Cross Country Skiing Hiking Interpretive Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Vista Viewing
Mountain View Trail 5.3 Soil Hiking Mountain Biking
Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail 1.0 Soil Birding Hiking Mountain Biking
Panorama Dome Trail 0.3 Soil Hiking
Panorama Mountain Bike Loop 0.8 Soil Birding Hiking Mountain Biking
Pika Lake Trail 1.0 Soil Hiking
Pumice Butte Trail 1.9 Soil Hiking
Rainbow Falls Trail 1.7 Soil Hiking Swimming Vista Viewing
Red Cones Cutoff 1.3 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Rim Trail 1.5 Soil Hiking Wildflower Viewing
River Trail 6.1 Soil Hiking Vista Viewing
Seven Lakes Point Loop 0.6 Soil Hiking Vista Viewing
Shadow Creek Trail 7.8 Soil Fall Color Viewing Hiking
Shady Rest Path 0.8 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
Shady Rest Winter Trails 2.9 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Sherwin Lakes Trail 3.0 Sand Equestrian Hiking
Sherwins Winter Trails 1.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Hiking Pets Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Sierra Park Connector 0.3 Asphalt Biking E-Biking Hiking Pets
Sky Meadows Trail 1.6 Soil Equestrian Hiking Wildflower Viewing
Sotcher Lake Feeder 0.8 Soil Hiking
Sotcher Lake Loop 1.5 Soil Fall Color Viewing Hiking Interpretive
Sotcher Lake - Mammoth Pass Trail 0.8 Soil Hiking
Starkweather Trail 2.5 Soil Hiking
Summit Meadow - Holcomb Lake Cutoff 1.5 Soil Equestrian Hiking
TJ Lake Loop 0.3 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Town Loop 7.8 Asphalt Biking Birding E-Biking Hiking Pets
Upper Crater Meadows Trail 2.6 Soil Equestrian Hiking
Uptown Mountain Bike Trail 1.4 Soil E-Biking Mountain Biking
Valentine Lake Trail 4.6 Sand Equestrian Hiking
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin 2.5 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Vista Viewing
Woods Lake Trail 1.0 Soil Hiking
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