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TRAM
Enjoy a high-speed aerial gondola ride to the top of Mammoth
Mountain--the only one of its kind in the world. Enjoy the majestic
views of the Minarets, Mono Lake, Crowley Lake, and the June Lakes
Valley.
EARTHQUAKE FAULT
Two miles from town is the location of the best known of many
fractures within the Mammoth Lakes area. Interpretive signs explain
this natural crack in the earth’s surface, which can be snow-filled
and cool in midsummer.
MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
Mountain biking at its best. Gondola access to over 70 miles
of groomed trails, a timed slalom course, BMX track, and obstacle
arena. Full-service bike shop available.
MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN
Most lakes in the basin and many of the over 100 nearby lakes
were scooped out by glaciers. There is no one lake called Mammoth.
Mammoth is the name of the town. Some of the more popular
lakes are:
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TWIN LAKES – Elevation 8,450 ft. Hikes lead to
Panorama Dome.
- LAKE MARY – Elevation 8,920 ft. Popular for fishing, boating
and sailing.
- LAKE MAMIE – Elevation 8,898 ft. Popular fishing and boating
lake, with picnic area overlooking the spillway to Twin Lakes.
- LAKE GEORGE – Elevation 9,008 ft. Short hikes to Crystal
and Mammoth Crest or T.J. Lake. Small streams and lush meadows
provide spectacular displays of wild flowers.
- HORSESHOE LAKE – Elevation 8,950 ft. The only lake where
swimming is permitted. Other lakes supply domestic drinking
water.
- CONVICT LAKE – Elevation 7,850 ft. Site of the 1871 gun
battle between escaped convicts and a sheriff’s posse. Rugged
mountains and sheer cliffs provide setting for a natural lake.
Great area for picnics, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating,
camping or dining at the Convict Restaurant.
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN SKI AREA
With more than 30 lifts, 150 trails and 3,500 acres of skiable
terrain, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a popular winter playground.
From the top of its 11,053-foot summit to its almost 8,000-foot
base, Mammoth is considered to be one of the finest Alpine skiing
mountains in the world. Mammoth boasts a vertical drop of 3,100
feet, with its longest trail running more than 2.5 miles. Snowboard
Park with half pipe is now available.
JUNE MOUNTAIN
A short 20-minute drive north of Mammoth Lakes brings you to
June Mountain, a first-rate ski mountain with a variety of terrain
that will challenge expert to beginner. Steep bowls and chutes,
gentle-yet-challenging intermediate runs, and wide open beginner
runs are part of the resort’s eight lifts, 35 trails and
500 acres of skiable terrain. Annual snowfall averages 21 feet
(250 inches.).
HIKING, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND
HORSEBACK RIDING IN MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN AND OTHER AREAS
From the short, challenging climbs of the Owens River Gorge to
the walls in Yosemite and Sierra peaks, climbers find many rock
climbing opportunities. Test your skills on the Climbing Rock
at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park or try the Challenge Ropes Course.
The Junior Ropes Course is perfect for little kids who wish to
pursue this unique sport. Information and maps are available at
the front desk. Experienced guides and instructors are available.
MONO LAKE, CROWLEY AND GRANT LAKES
On Crowley and Grant Lakes, water skiers can enjoy beaches and
breathtaking scenery as well as one-of-a-kind paddling adventures.
About 30 miles north of Mammoth, Mono Lake stretches eastward.
This is a salt water inland sea where migrating birds rest each
year. The best access to this lake is at South Tufa, off Highway
120, east. Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center is north of Lee
Vining on Highway 395. Kayak tours on Mono Lake are quite popular.
INYO CRATERS
One of the last volcanic events in the Mammoth-Mono area occurred
more than 500 years ago. It is just north of Mammoth off the Mammoth
Scenic Loop. Rainwater and snowmelt form small lakes at the bottom
of a 200-foot deep pit and another 200-foot pit. The third crater
is on top of Deer Mountain, 400 yards north of the middle crater.
HOT CREEK GEOLOGICAL SITE
A bubbling hot springs and a series of fumaroles (gas vents)
and hot water seeps are lined with colorful sulfur deposits and
mosses. The brilliant pools and pleasant river canyon make this
a popular destination. The pools and seeps contain scalding water;
water temperature in the creek can be dangerously high.
RAINBOW FALLS AND DEVILS POSTPILE
There is no greater site in Mammoth than these columns of basalt
formed approximately 100,000 years ago when a lava flow slowed
and began to cook and crack. A short trail leads to the top of
the site, where the hexagonal pattern of the shiny columns is
clearly visible. Two miles downstream from the Devils Postpile
is Rainbow Falls which cascades over a 101-foot drop, displaying
a panoramic rainbow of colors. There is a 1.5 mile walk to the
falls from Reds Meadow.
FISHING
Enjoy great fishing in many of the lakes, rivers and streams
in the Mammoth Lakes area. Mammoth Creek is stocked with scores
of fish, including German brown, brook and rainbow, and Alpers
rainbow trout.
Nearby Rock Creek Canyon, Convict Canyon, June Lake Loop and
Crowley Lake offer a change of pace, where you can fish deeper
waters to the backdrop of the scenic Sierras. If you enjoy fly
fishing, the San Joaquin River in the Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile
area or Hot Creek area are excellent. Local shops offer gear,
supplies, guides and fishing tips. Or, try your luck in one of
our local fishing derbies.
OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE
Mammoth’s back roads lead to high mountain lakes, panoramic
vistas, rocky canyons, dense forest and desert plateaus. The Inyo
National Forest holds a world of adventures. To assist you in
maintaining your bearings, pick up an Inyo National Forest Map
at the Mammoth Visitor Center on Highway 203.
GOLFING
Snowcreek Golf Course presents nine holes of par-35 golf. With
a 3,255-yard-high altitude, this course provides enough challenge
for even the most experienced golfer.
The Sierra Star Golf Club is Mammoth's only 18-hole golf course.
Unequaled in the High Sierra, this par 70 championship course
incorporates lush, tree-lined fairway, well-trapped greens and
numerous lakes, ponds, waterfalls and streams making it
the ideal mountain retreat for all golf enthusiasts. Offering
five tee locations, the course is challenging for the experienced
low handicap golfer, while also being very enjoyable for recreational
and novice players.
SNOWMOBILING
Information and maps are available at the front desk.
SHOPPING
A premium shopping adventure awaits you at the Mammoth Factory
Stores. Open seven days a week, Mammoth Factory Stores are located
1/2 mile from the hotel.
Save 25% to 65% off retail prices. Phone 619/934-971 for information.
We can provide the names of
recreational booking
agents and/or
guides for many of the aforementioned activities,
Shilo Inn - Mammoth Lakes (760) 934-4500
Shilo Inns Reservations,
call toll-free Nationwide
1-800-222-2244
For additional information regarding area attractions
or event schedules, call The Mammoth Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
(760) 934-8006 |
