Snowshoeing

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  • There are dozens of groomed and snowmobile-packed trails accessible from the winter staging areas at the Sherwin Meadows Trailhead, Shady Rest, Main Lodge, the Mammoth Scenic Loop and the end of Lake Mary Road. Heading up into the Lakes Basin, be sure to stay to the left, on the public corridor, off of the groomed cross-country ski tracks. But the real magic of snowshoes is their capacity to take you off-trail and across the powder, wherever you choose to go. Use them to explore the back woods and meadows at the base of the Sherwins or to climb Panorama Dome, summit the Inyo Craters or stroll along San Joaquin Ridge above Minaret Vista.

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Avalanche Forecast for 11/27/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: Over the past five days, two storms brought periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds, and dangerous avalanche conditions to the region. As the weather settles, avalanches breaking in new and wind-drifted snow will become less likely. Be prepared to assess the recent snow for signs of instability, like cracking underfoot, before venturing into avalanche terrain. We have very limited information about the snowpack at mid and upper elevations. If old snow has formed weak layers near the base of the snowpack, you can expect avalanche conditions to settle more slowly. Find out More

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Featured Snowshoeing Experiences

Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista

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Duration:
Less than 4 hours

Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome

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Duration:
Less than 4 hours

Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing to the Inyo Craters

Difficulty Rating:
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Duration:
Less than 4 hours

All Snowshoeing Experiences

All Snowshoeing Experiences

Experience Rating Length (mi) Surface Duration
Family Snowshoeing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest ▣ 0.8 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista ▣ 2.5 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing on Panorama Dome ▣ 0.8 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing the Earthquake Fault Blue Diamond Route ▣ 1.6 Snow Less than 4 hours
Snowshoeing the Obsidian Dome Blue Diamond Route ▣ 2.3 Snow Half day
Snowshoeing to the Inyo Craters ◉ 3.1 Snow Less than 4 hours

All Snowshoeing Trails

All Snowshoeing Trails

Trail Length (mi) Surface Activities and Services
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 4.7 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 10.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 11.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.6 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 13.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 2.8 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Inyo Craters Trail 0.8 Soil Birding Cross Country Skiing Hiking Interpretive Mountain Biking Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 12.9 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 3.1 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 5.4 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing
Minaret Vista Trail 1.2 Soil Cross Country Skiing Hiking Interpretive Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Vista Viewing
Shady Rest Winter Trails 2.9 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Sherwins Winter Trails 1.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Hiking Pets Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin 2.5 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Vista Viewing
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