Mammoth Lakes Trail System

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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.

Trail System Update

Inyo National Forest, in partnership with the Town of Mammoth Lakes, is seeking public input on a proposed trail reconstruction project in the Sherwin Meadows area of Mammoth Ranger District, called the Sherwin Area Recreation Plan (SHARP). This new plan will improve and redesignate unplanned and unsustainable trails currently in place. All are invited to participate in an open house on Thursday, April 17 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Mammoth Lakes Community Center located at 1000 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes. The Open House is meant to be an informational session only, official public comments MUST be written and submitted via the project website or mail. For more information, 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.

Featured Activities

Hiking

Hiking along the Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers experiences unique to this part of the Eastern Sierra.

Featured Trails

Town Loop 7.8 mi

The main hub of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System, the Town Loop provides a family-friendly tour of the town of Mammoth Lakes with access to a variety of outbound trails and staging areas.

Surface: Asphalt