Where To Go Hiking & Backpacking In Mammoth Lakes
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Explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin
Although there isn’t a lake actually called “Mammoth Lake,” the Mammoth Lakes Basin is home to more than 100 alpine lakes, with five main gems that stand out: Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Mamie, Lake George, and Horseshoe Lake. Just minutes from the town of Mammoth Lakes, these lakes offer everything from fishing and kayaking to hiking and picnicking.
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Hiking on Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes is surrounded by two million acres of Inyo National Forest, offering access to scenic alpine landscapes, volcanic terrain, and hiking trails for every experience level. Mammoth Mountain is one of the area’s most popular summer hiking destinations, with trails leading to panoramic summit views, Minaret overlooks, and high-elevation wilderness scenery.
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Hiking Just Outside of Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes is surrounded by two million acres of Inyo National Forest with dozens of hiking trails. Trailheads just outside of Mammoth Lakes offer even more opportunities to explore the mountains, lakes, creeks and forest of the Eastern Sierra.
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Best Bets: An Introduction to Family Hiking Around Mammoth Lakes
Hiking is a favorite family pastime in Mammoth Lakes for locals and visitors! It’s a great way to get out and experience our amazing landscape
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Backpacking Near Mammoth Lakes for Beginners
Backpacking is a combination of hiking and camping.
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7 Easy Hikes in and Around Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes has a hiking trail for every kind of explorer—including those who like to take things slow.
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