The Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers dozens of miles of world-class groomed and ungroomed trails for cross-country skiing. Kick and glide or skate-ski from the Welcome Center on the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest. Share the snowmobile tracks from the Mammoth Scenic Loop around the Inyo Craters, or, when conditions are good, head to the winter staging areas at Shady Rest Park or the Sherwin Meadows Trailhead. Equipment rentals are available in town and at the Tamarack Lodge Cross-Country Ski Center.
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Subregions
- Eastern Lands (+)
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Inyo Craters (+)
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C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Earthquake Fault Trail
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F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Inyo Craters Trail
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I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Mountain View Trail
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Lakes Basin (+)
- Arrowhead Lake Trail
- Black Bear Run
- Coldwater-George Trail
- Crystal Lake Trail
- Dog Boulder Trail
- Duck Pass Trail
- Emerald Lake - Skelton Lake Trail
- Heart Lake Trail
- Horseshoe Lake Loop
- Horseshoe Woods
- Lakefront Path
- Lake George Path
- Lakes Basin Path
- Mamie Woods
- Mammoth Crest Trail
- Mammoth Mountain - Mammoth Pass Trail
- Mammoth Pack Station Trail
- Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail
- Mammoth Pass Trail
- McLeod Lake Spur
- Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail
- Panorama Dome Trail
- Panorama Mountain Bike Loop
- Pika Lake Trail
- Rim Trail
- Seven Lakes Point Loop
- Sky Meadows Trail
- TJ Lake Loop
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Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
- Woods Lake Trail
- Mammoth Crest (+)
- Mammoth Mountain (+)
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Reds Meadow Valley (+)
- Agnew Meadow - Pumice Flat
- Agnew Wildflower Loop
- Anona Lake Trail
- Beck Lake Trail
- Emily Lake Trail
- Fish Creek Trail
- High Trail
- Minaret Lake Trail
- Rainbow Falls Trail
- Red Cones Cutoff
- River Trail
- Shadow Creek Trail
- Sotcher Lake Feeder
- Sotcher Lake Loop
- Sotcher Lake - Mammoth Pass Trail
- Starkweather Trail
- Summit Meadow - Holcomb Lake Cutoff
- Upper Crater Meadows Trail
- Shady Rest (+)
- Sherwins (+)
- Town (+)
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
Activity Checklist
- Beanie
- Cross-country ski boots
- Cross-country skis
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Map or GPS device
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Ski poles
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Winter gloves
Featured Cross Country Skiing Experiences
Cross Country Skiing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Cross Country Skiing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Cross Country Skiing the Obsidian Dome Blue Diamond Route
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
All Cross Country Skiing Experiences
Cross Country Skiing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista
2.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Cross Country Skiing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest
1.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Cross Country Skiing the Obsidian Dome Blue Diamond Route
2.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Skate Skiing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest
2.9 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Ski Touring from Mill City to McLeod Lake
7.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
All Cross Country Skiing Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Cross Country Skiing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista | 2.5 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Cross Country Skiing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest | 1.8 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Cross Country Skiing the Obsidian Dome Blue Diamond Route | 2.3 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Skate Skiing the MLTS Nordic Trail System at Shady Rest | 2.9 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Ski Touring from Mill City to McLeod Lake | 7.0 | Snow | Half day |
All Cross Country Skiing Trails
A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
4.7 mi
- Surface: Snow
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C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
10.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
11.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
2.6 mi
- Surface: Snow
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
13.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
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H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
2.8 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Inyo Craters Trail
0.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
12.9 mi
- Surface: Snow
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K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
3.1 mi
- Surface: Snow
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L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
5.4 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Minaret Vista Trail
1.2 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Shady Rest Winter Trails
2.9 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Sherwins Winter Trails
1.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
2.5 mi
- Surface: Snow
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All Cross Country Skiing Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| A Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.2 | Snow |
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| B Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 4.7 | Snow |
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| C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 10.2 | Snow |
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| D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 11.2 | Snow |
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| F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 2.6 | Snow |
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| G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 13.4 | Snow |
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| H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 2.8 | Snow |
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| Inyo Craters Trail | 0.8 | Soil |
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| I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 12.9 | Snow |
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| K Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 3.1 | Snow |
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| L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail | 5.4 | Snow |
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| Minaret Vista Trail | 1.2 | Soil |
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| Shady Rest Winter Trails | 2.9 | Snow |
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| Sherwins Winter Trails | 1.2 | Snow |
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| Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin | 2.5 | Snow |
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