Activity & Road Updates in Mammoth Lakes

October 18, 2024

Fall Travel

Welcome to the unofficial start of fall! As the days begin to cool and the leaves start to change, it's time to embrace fall activities. Below, you can find the latest road updates and seasonal activities to help you experience everything fall has to offer.

Road Updates & Transportation

Summer / Fall Activities

Winter Activities

Mammoth Lakes Road & Transportation Updates

When embarking on a scenic fall drive in the Mammoth Lakes region, be sure to check road updates frequently, as conditions can change quickly.

Road Updates

Please Note: Mammoth Lakes can receive early season and late season storms that may cause roads to close temporarily. Please check the CalTrans website or utilize their QuickMap App for current Road Conditions, as road status may change.

Mammoth Lakes Basin Roads – Open. Lakes Basin Trolley is closed for the season.
Hwy. 120 (Tioga Pass) to Yosemite National Park – Open, no reservations required.
Hwy. 158 (June Lake Loop) – Open.
Hwy. 108 (Sonora Pass) – Open.
Hwy. 89 (Monitor Pass) – Open.
Hwy. 270 (Bodie Rd.) – Open. For more information, please call 760-616-5040.
Rock Creek Road – Open.
Hwy. 203 to Minaret Vista – Open.
Hwy. 203 to Reds Meadow (Devils Postpile & Rainbow Falls) – The mandatory ESTA (Eastern Sierra Transit Authority) Shuttle Bus service is done for the season. Personal vehicles are permitted on the road from 7:00am on Saturdays through Sunday nights at 11:00pm until winter closure. Click here to learn more about closures, access, and limitations to this region.

Regional Transportation

Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS) with service to Yosemite National Park – Closed.

Tours of Yosemite National Park and Bodie State Historic Park are available via MAWS Transportation during the summer months.

Local Transportation

Explore Mammoth Lakes hassle-free with FREE transit options. The Lakes Basin Trolley will resume this winter for access to the Mammoth Lakes Basin. If you're headed to The Village at Mammoth Lakes from your hotel, house or condo, check the current bus schedule to see which bus line services your neighborhood. Get all the details by visiting the Eastern Sierra Transit website.

Summer/Fall Activities In Mammoth Lakes

Many activities are open as we enter the fall season!

Reds Meadow Area

Reds Meadow is open with restrictions. Until the winter closure, access to Reds Meadow will close Monday through Friday and open from Saturday at 7:00 am until Sunday at 11:00 pm.

Schedules are subject to change, so please check HERE for the latest updates.

Hiking

Trails are open to hikers year-round, weather permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions or contact the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center before venturing out.

Fishing

Fishing season in Mono County opens on April 27, 2024 and closes November 15, 2024. Please check updated restrictions before fishing.

Biking

Mammoth Bike Park – Open until September 15, 2024. For more information, visit Mammoth Mountain’s website.

Public bike trails are open to bikers year-round, weather permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions. Bike rentals are available in spring, summer and fall months, weather permitting. Learn more about where to rent bikes here

Boating, Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Rentals are available throughout the summer. Learn more about where to rent boats, kayaks and paddleboards here. Please note that the marinas in the Lakes Basin are closed for winter.

Golf

Snowcreek Driving Range – Closed.
Snowcreek Golf Course (9 holes) – Closed.
Sierra Star Golf Course (18 holes) – Closed.

Horseback Riding

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit (Mammoth Lakes Basin) – Closed.

Camping

U.S. Forest Service campgrounds, as well as privately run campgrounds in Mono County, are open seasonally. The Mammoth Mountain RV Park is open year-round with limited services in the winter. Learn more about the U.S Forest Service campgrounds here.

Camping will be extremely limited in Mammoth Lakes until we are able to open more campgrounds. If you do not currently have a campground reservation, please consider a traditional lodging option. You can also find other campgrounds throughout the region by checking the Camp Like a Pro website.

Other Summer/Fall Activities

Panorama Gondola at Mammoth Mountain – Closed until November 15, 2024.

Via Ferrata – Closed.

Mammoth Adventure Center – Closed.

Woolly’s Adventure Summit – Closed.

Whitmore Pool – Closed.

Shady Rest DiscGolfPark - Open.

Whitmore Track and Field – Open until November 1, 2024.

The Mammoth RecZone - Closed. Indoor Basketball, Volleyball, and Futsal.

The Mammoth Lakes California Welcome Center - Open daily 8am – 5pm.

The Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center - Open.

The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center - Open.

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN MAMMOTH LAKES

Skiing & Snowboarding

Mammoth Mountain lodges:

Main Lodge – Opening Day is November 15, 2024.
Canyon Lodge – Closed.
Eagle Lodge – Closed.
The Mill – Closed.
The Village Gondola – Closed.

June Mountain – Opening Day is December 21, 2024.

For details on lift and trail openings, visit the Mammoth Mountain website or the June Mountain website. All openings are weather and snow dependent.

Cross Country & Nordic Skiing

Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center (Mammoth Lakes Basin) - Closed.

Shady Rest Winter Trails – Closed. Current trail conditions can be found here.

Snowmobiling

Mammoth Mountain Snowmobile Adventures– Closed.

Snowmobiling is available on Mammoth Lakes trails throughout the winter, snowfall permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions. Please check in with the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center for additional details.

Ice Skating, Tubing & Sledding

Woolly’s Adventure Summit – Closed.
LA Kings Ice at the Community Recreation Center – Open for the season.

Other Winter Activities

Snowshoeing is available on Mammoth Lakes trails throughout the winter, snowfall permitting. Check the Mammoth Lakes Trail System website for current trail conditions.

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