Hiking Trails in Mammoth Lakes

Photo by Josh Wray for Visit Mammoth

Hiking is the perfect way to get outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air, and it’s perfect for any fitness level. Check out MLTPA and Visit Mammoth for more local trail info.

1-Hour Hikes (Easy Walks)

• Horseshoe Lake to McLeod Lake - 1 mile round trip, 300 feet elevation gain

• Coldwater Campground to Heart Lake - 2 miles round trip, 540 feet elevation gain

• Coldwater Campground to Emerald Lake - 1.75 miles round trip, 400 feet elevation gain

• Lake George to T.J. Lake - 1 mile round trip, 250 feet elevation gain

1-2 Hour Hikes (Easy to Intermediate)

• Lake George to Crystal Lake - 2.5 miles round trip, 3,630 feet elevation gain

• Rock Creek to Long Lake - 4 miles round trip, 300 feet elevation gain

• Coldwater Campground to Arrowhead Lake - 2.5 miles round trip, 610 elevation gain

• Reds Meadow to Rainbow Falls - 2.5 miles round trip, 240 feet elevation gain

• June Lake to Parker Lake - 4 miles round trip, 450 feet elevation gain

• Horseshoe Lake to Mammoth Pass - 2 miles round trip, 340 feet elevation gain

2-3 Hour Hikes (Intermediate to Strenuous)

• Rock Creek to Mono Pass - 6 miles round trip, 1,750 feet elevation gain

• Rock Creek to Morgan Pass - 7 miles round trip, 850 feet elevation gain

• Lake George to Mammoth Crest - 6 miles round trip, 1,632 feet elevation gain

• Coldwater Campground to Sky Meadow - 4 miles round trip, 650 feet elevation gain

• Coldwater Campground to Barney Lake - 5 miles round trip, 1,150 feet elevation gain

4-5 Hour Hikes (Strenuous)

• Coldwater Campground to Duck Lake - 10 miles round trip, 1,800 feet elevation gain

• Agnew Meadows to Lake Ediza/Shadow Lake - 12 miles round trip, 970 feet elevation gain

• Lake George to Deer Lakes - 11 miles round trip, 2,000 feet elevation gain

• Sherwins to Valentine Lake - 10 miles round trip, 1,850 feet elevation gain