Welcome to the Mammoth Lakes Trail System!

The Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers boundless recreation opportunities on more than 300 miles of trails. From granite crags to trout-stocked lakes, pine forests to alpine meadows, there’s something for all seasons, interests and abilities, motorized and non-motorized alike. Managed jointly by the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Inyo National Forest, the system includes connections to three wilderness areas, Devils Postpile National Monument, the Pacific Crest Trail and more. Many of these attractions are accessible right from the center of town! Explore MammothTrails.org and discover the adventures of a lifetime.

Subregions

Trail System Update

  • The Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow Roads will temporarily close this Friday (11/2) due to snow.  For more information click HERE.
     
    Sherwin Meadows Trailhead will have temporary closures and detours as constructions occurs for the new trailhead infrastructure. 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 Activities

Off Highway Vehicles Off Highway Vehicles

Skateboarding Skateboarding

Featured Trails

Knolls Loop 9.9 mi

Surface: Sand

E-Biking
Mountain Biking
Off Highway Vehicles

Town Loop 7.8 mi

Surface: Asphalt

Biking
Birding
E-Biking
Hiking
Pets

Featured Destinations

Shady Rest Park

Hours of Operation: Day use only

Biking
Cross Country Skiing
E-Biking
Hiking
Off Highway Vehicles
Pets
Skateboarding
Snowmobiling

Trails End Park

Hours of Operation: Day use only

E-Biking
Skateboarding

Event Calendar

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