Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking in the Eastern Sierra is spectacular year-round. In spring, the sharp and craggy granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada Range form a dramatic backdrop for meadows brightly colored by wildflowers. In the summer, you’ll never tire of finding secret alpine lakes, lush aspen-lined streams and forested hideaways tucked away in the mountains. In fall, early snow in the high country contrasts beautifully with the vibrant golds and oranges of aspens and willows alight with their display of autumn colors. There are plenty of short, easy and family-friendly hikes. For more ambitious hikers and backpackers, check out trails from Mammoth Lakes link to the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail.
Below you’ll find plenty of places to hike and backpack in Mammoth Lakes.
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Hike, Backpack & get gear
Command Performance Fast Ski Sports
437 Old Mammoth Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
800-327-8754
Command Performance Fast Ski Sports is a family-owned and operated shop, featuring ski equipment sales and rentals along with expert tuning and repair service. Ski and snowboard rentals and retail. We also offer a kids-rent-free program, free hot wax and rental upgrades. We accept advanced rentals reservations. We offer a variety of ski and snowboard… Learn More
ASO Mammoth
452 Old Mammoth Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-965-3444
ASO Mammoth offers all the equipment you need to enjoy Mammoth Mountain to its fullest. We offer quality snowboard, ski, and bike gear for your next visit. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, ASO Mammoth has you covered during any season! Learn More
Mammoth Sports
Four Locations, One Great Experience
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-924-7057
Mammoth Mountain makes shopping for gear and gifts a breeze with a convenient Mammoth Sports locations at every base lodge and at June Mountain. If it’s offered on the mountain, you can be sure that you’re getting the latest styles and technology from the top brands in the industry. Mammoth… Learn More
Pokonobe Resort and General Store
Lake Mary
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-2437
Pokonobe is a private venue located on the shores of Lake Mary. In addition to event space, there is also a full-service marina with boat rentals, as well as a General Store with fishing supplies, snacks, beverages and souvenirs. Pokonobe is open in the summer months only. Learn More
P3 Freeride Shop
3325 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-9500
At P3, we aim to help each customer have the best snowboard or skiing experience possible by offering exceptional service, products and rental gear. For ten years, we have been developing a knowledgeable staff with decades of snowboard and ski sales experience. We also have the most progressive snowboard and ski… Learn More
Footloose Sports
3043 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-2400
Footloose Sports is the premiere ski and bike shop and one of the most respected service-oriented sports shops in Mammoth. We offer Superfeet custom orthotics along with the latest brands in ski and snowboard gear, Mammoth logo wear, apres ski wear, shoes for hiking and running, bumper stickers and more…. Learn More
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply
361 Old Mammoth Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
888-395-3951
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply is California’s premier mountaineering store. Stocked with the newest and best backcountry skiing, climbing and backpacking gear and clothing from top-line brands. MMS outfits hikers, backpackers, climbers, peak baggers and campers in the summer and backcountry skiers, backcountry snowboarders, cross country and Nordic skiers, splitboarders and snowshoers in… Learn More
Kittredge Sports
3218 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-7566
Kittredge Sports has all your year-round outdoor needs! We have summer backpacks, sleeping bags and pads, fishing gear and camping gear rentals and sales. For winter activities, we offer ski & snowboard rentals and sales and a repair shop. We sell top-of-the-line clothing and accessories. Learn More
Brian’s Bicycles & Cross Country Skis
3059 Chateau Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-924-8566
In the summertime we carry a select line of bicycles including road and mountain, bikes for kids, and bikes for just cruising around town. We also carry a full line of equipment and gear, and offer full bike repairs. We no longer rent bikes. In the wintertime we are a… Learn More
Lake Mary Marina & Store
Lake Mary Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-5353
At Lake Mary Marina, you’re sure to find something to help make your vacation even more enjoyable. Whether you are looking to take in the luscious scenery of Lake Mary on a leisurely boat ride, get some exercise and take in the mountain air, or if you plan to fish,… Learn More