![]() Sunset views are prevalent in Mammoth, and you can catch one of the best from Minaret Vista, about 1.5 miles past the ski area’s main lodge along CA-203. The other must-see here is the 101-foot-high Rainbow Falls, accessible via a 2.5-mile trail midday is best for rainbow sighting keep in mind that the area is open only mid-June through mid-October and day-use summer visitors must ride the shuttle bus from the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. A short trail leads to a bird’s-eye view. Bring a fishing rod to try your luck for trout in Lake George fishing season runs April through mid-November.Īnother option is a visit of Devils Postpile National Monument, where striking, 60-foot-high volcanic basalt columns tower over the landscape, looking every bit like a pile of oversized matchsticks scattered by a giant. The 1.5-mile out-and-back from Lake George to Lake Barrett is popular for its payoff of astounding views for very little effort. Once back on the valley floor, you can opt for another hike. If you’re just sightseeing, have lunch at Eleven 53 Café-the menu includes Asian noodle bowls and Indian-spiced wraps-and hop aboard the gondola for the trip back down. And skiers and snowboarders are happy too (there can be snow into July). Some of the nation’s finest mountain-biking trails take off from the summit as well, as part of Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, offering 80-plus miles of singletrack for beginners and experts alike tickets provide unlimited uphill access on chairlifts and the gondola. Hikers have their choice of miles of trails, either to stroll around the summit or head all the way back down (you could hike up too-a strenuous, all-day endeavor). The Minarets, Mono Lake, and a grandiose swath of the Sierra’s highest peaks. A scenic gondola takes hikers (and cyclists and skiers) to the top of the 11,053-foot mount with dizzying, 360-degree views showcasing Hank Shiffman/Shutterstock Today’s the day to head to the top of the region’s king of peaks: Mammoth Mountain. Then grab breakfast at Stellar Brew and Natural Cafe-perhaps a burrito, breakfast sandwich, homemade granola, or acai bowl-and a cup of steaming organic brew. ![]() If you’re an early riser, opt for a soothing soak as the sun climbs its way over surrounding peaks at Wild Willy’s natural hot springs. Just as night falls, soak in the Alps-like ambiance of Austria Hof Lodge, Restaurant, and Bar, where the menu is a panoply of German and American fare: sesame-coriander ahi tuna and panko shrimp spicy vegetable linguini rack of pistachio-and-black-pepper-crusted elk and, of course, Wienerschnitzel. For the beer lovers, Mammoth Brewing Company has a fun beer garden. At Shelter Distilling, every element of their cocktails are made onsite, liquor, bitters, syrup, and garnishes included. For a touch of history, Mammoth Consolidated Mine gold-mining camp, a short drive from town, is a veritable ghost town where a trail wanders past ramshackle buildings and equipment left over from the days when this camp hummed with activity.Īprès-ski or hike, cocktails are served up nearly everywhere in the Village. Hikers have their pick of trails for more lake and mountain views, including the quick hike up to McLeod Lake. If you’re rearing to get a start on the activities, cyclists will adore the Lakes Basin Path, a 5.3-mile multi-use trail connecting North Village and Horseshoe Lake, passing many lakes along the way. Spend the afternoon strolling through Mammoth Lakes village, poking into art galleries, boutiques, and mountain-gear shops, and sipping coffee at a local café.
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