Location: Mammoth Lakes
Top Things to do in Mammoth Lakes
Top 7 Hiking Trails in Mammoth Lakes, California (CA)
High in the Eastern Sierra of California is the growing ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes, surrounded by alpine beauty and majesty. Powdered peaks of the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and surrounding wilderness draw skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and ice skaters every winter. Summers are quieter and less crowded, but vacationers in search of the path less traveled will find secluded biking and hiking trails, rushing rivers, icy mountain lakes, green golf courses and breathtaking scenery.
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1. Mammoth Crest Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Seethesunrise - Visalia, United States
From the Lake George trailhead it is a steep 2 mile climb up to Mammoth Crest for fabulous views and a stunning red volcanic rock landscape. One of my favorite hikes for sure. The first mile is shared with the trail to Crystal Lake which is a very popular hike. Then there is a clear split off to the right for the trail to continue on to Mammoth Crest. When you part with the Crystal Lake trail you leave the crowd behind and the hike becomes nearly your own. At the top of the crest there are a few off shooting paths that offer you a 360 degree view past the Minarets and to the White Mountains.
2. Valentine Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Crystal Lake trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By JenKenTravels - Long Beach, United States
We loved hiking the Crystal Lake trail. I recommend tackling this hike early in the morning to get a good parking space and to to get wonderful views of Lake George and Lake Mary without too many people around. It's a bit strenuous because it's mostly uphill (although, it could be because I'm out of shape!). Bring a snack to enjoy once you get up to Crystal Lake. Also, we encountered tons of mosquitos around Crystal Lake, so you might want to bring a long sleeve shirt to prevent mosquito bites. Take your time and enjoy the sights along the way. If you're in Mammoth and looking for a beautiful hike, I highly suggest this one!
4. Panorama Dome Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Seethesunrise - Visalia, United States
We did this as a late evening hike to #1 Find the geocache located on the dome, #2 Watch the moon, planets and stars come out under an unobstructed view and #3 For our kids to experience a night hike. The dome is very windy, just know that will be the case.
5. Twin Lakes Trails
6. Earthquake Fault
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By HikenFishGirl
If you have not seen it, you must go at least one time. We visit Mammoth annually in the summer and very frequently experience small to medium earthquakes. This fault shows you what can happen when there is a "big one!"
7. Lookout Mountain Summit
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
