Adaptive Options

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The Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers a wealth of experiences suitable for those with either a cognitive or a physical disability. The experiences described below were produced with assistance from Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra and are meant to provide guidelines only; “accessibility” in this case does not guarantee universal access. Please review the experience descriptions carefully to assess whether or not a recommendation is right for you, and feel free to explore the rest of the site to discover other opportunities you may be willing to try. Your feedback is appreciated!
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A good eye
Belay partner
Boat
Climbing shoes
Harness
Hat
Jacket or windbreaker
Lenses
Local bird guide
Local climbing guide or guidebook
Notebook
Pads and gloves
Permits as required
Personal floatation device(s)
Practical shoes
Protection
Recreational vehicle
Rope
Skateboard
Telephoto lens
Tripod

Featured Adaptive Options Experiences

Handcycling at Shady Rest Park

Handcycling can open up a world of opportunity for the physically disabled. Shady Rest Park is a great place to learn and practice; the terrain is flat and even, and there are plenty of low-traffic areas to ride around in.

Difficulty Rating:: ◉
Duration:: Less than 4 hours

Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option

The trail to TJ Lake is slightly technical, yet easy to follow and maintained by volunteers during the Summer of Stewardship. With connections to Barrett and Emerald lakes, it’s a great way to experience the Lakes Basin with relatively little effort.

Difficulty Rating:: ▣
Duration:: Less than 4 hours

Mountain Biking the Downtown Mountain Bike Trail - Adaptive Option

This is a great experience for the cognitively or physically disabled due to its gentle downhill grade, mostly consistent surface and few obstacles.

Difficulty Rating:: ▣
Duration:: Less than 4 hours

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Handcycling Around Town

4.5 mi

Rating: ▣ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Handcycling at Shady Rest Park

1.8 mi

Rating: ◉ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Handcycling from Eagle Lodge to the Lodestar Connector

1.4 mi

Rating: ◉ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Handcycling Loop at Shady Rest Park

5.0 mi

Rating: ◈ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Handcycling Loop from Eagle Lodge to Sherwin Street

4.1 mi

Rating: ◈ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Handcycling the Eagle Lodge Loop

4.0 mi

Rating: ▣ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Handcycling the Shady Rest Path

2.0 mi

Rating: ◉ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Hiking around Sotcher Lake - Adaptive Option

1.4 mi

Rating: ▣ ,
Surface: Soil,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Hiking the Horseshoe Lake Loop - Adaptive Option

1.8 mi

Rating: ◉ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Hiking the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista - Adaptive Option

1.9 mi

Rating: ◉ ,
Surface: Asphalt,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Hiking the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista and the Hayden Cabin Museum - Adaptive Option

2.5 mi

Rating: ◉ ,
Surface: Mixed,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Hiking to Minaret Vista - Adaptive Option

3.0 mi

Rating: ▣ ,
Surface: Soil,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option

1.5 mi

Rating: ▣ ,
Surface: Soil,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

Mountain Biking the Downtown Mountain Bike Trail - Adaptive Option

1.6 mi

Rating: ▣ ,
Surface: Soil,
Duration: Less than 4 hours

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Experience	Rating	Length (mi)	Surface	Duration
Handcycling Around Town	▣	4.5	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Handcycling at Shady Rest Park	◉	1.8	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Handcycling from Eagle Lodge to the Lodestar Connector	◉	1.4	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Handcycling Loop at Shady Rest Park	◈	5.0	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Handcycling Loop from Eagle Lodge to Sherwin Street	◈	4.1	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Handcycling the Eagle Lodge Loop	▣	4.0	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Handcycling the Shady Rest Path	◉	2.0	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Hiking around Sotcher Lake - Adaptive Option	▣	1.4	Soil	Less than 4 hours
Hiking the Horseshoe Lake Loop - Adaptive Option	◉	1.8	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Hiking the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista - Adaptive Option	◉	1.9	Asphalt	Less than 4 hours
Hiking the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista and the Hayden Cabin Museum - Adaptive Option	◉	2.5	Mixed	Less than 4 hours
Hiking to Minaret Vista - Adaptive Option	▣	3.0	Soil	Less than 4 hours
Hiking to TJ Lake - Adaptive Option	▣	1.5	Soil	Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Downtown Mountain Bike Trail - Adaptive Option	▣	1.6	Soil	Less than 4 hours

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