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
Pokonobe Resort and General Store
Lake Mary
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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
Get Outdoors 365
3183 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-923-0191
Outdoor gear for camping and fishing, bike rentals, ski rentals, snowboard rentals, and footwear. Men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear. We also offer demos. Come and check out our wide variety of equipment! 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
Rick’s Sport Center
3241 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-3416
Rick’s Sport Center has been a destination for trout fishermen for almost 30 years. The store is family-owned and staffed by knowledgeable and passionate trout fishermen. Rick’s Sport Center carries all the leading brands of trout-fishing equipment and bait and is a full-service bait and tackle center. We are a… Learn More
Mountain Center in The Village
6201 Minaret Road, The Village at Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
800-626-6684
The Mountain Center at The Village provides rentals for all ages and levels, including demo packages. This is a great location to purchase tickets, sign-up for lessons and pick up your pre-purchased rentals. You’ll find us near the Dave McCoy statue. In the summer, we offer bike rentals and accessories. Learn More
Mammoth Sports at the Adventure Center
10001 Minaret Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
800-626-6684
Located at the base of the Bike Park, Mammoth Sports at the Adventure Center offers a huge variety of items for all your summer needs. Our mountain bike gear is the latest and will keep you performing your best. Our lifestyle gear and logo-wear will allow you to take the mountain… Learn More
Sun & Ski Sports
3343 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Sun & Ski Sports is a leading outdoor retailer specializing in equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories to enhance our customers’ active lifestyles. We feature a broad selection of products for year-round outdoor lifestyle activities including ski, bike, board, run, swim and surf, as well as ski and snowboard equipment and apparel… Learn More
The Cast Off
3059 Chateau Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
The Cast Off is a secondhand store that benefits the Mammoth Hospital Auxiliary. Come check out our selection of clothes, books, music, home furnishings and decor. With low prices and a great selection, you can feel good knowing your purchase helps health programs in the Mammoth Lakes region. 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
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