The primary surface watercourse in the Mammoth hydrologic basin and a major feeder to the Upper Owens River, Mammoth Creek drains the numerous lakes, streams and snowfields of the Lakes Basin, as well as Valentine and Sherwin lakes and the southeastern flanks of Mammoth Mountain. Meandering through the heart of Old Mammoth, the creek flows down valley to the east, across Highway 395, to its confluence with Hot Creek. Its point of origin is considered the outlet of Twin Lakes. There is good fishing access from various points along the Town Loop and from Sherwin Creek Campground.
Mammoth Creek
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: N/A
Season: Year Round
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From Mammoth Creek Park, head south and west along the Town Loop to reach Mammoth Creek.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Town Loop
7.8 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Town Loop | 7.8 | Asphalt |
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Related Experiences
Equestrian Trail Riding Mammoth Creek Loop at Sierra Meadows
1.1 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Fall Color Viewing on the Town Loop
6.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Family Biking the Town Loop
7.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Half day
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
Pets on the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista
1.9 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking on Sierra Park Road and Old Mammoth Road
2.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking the Town Loop and the College Connector
2.1 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista
1.9 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Equestrian Trail Riding Mammoth Creek Loop at Sierra Meadows | 1.1 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Fall Color Viewing on the Town Loop | 6.0 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Family Biking the Town Loop | 7.3 | Mixed | Half day | |
| 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 | |
| Pets on the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista | 1.9 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking on Sierra Park Road and Old Mammoth Road | 2.0 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking the Town Loop and the College Connector | 2.1 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking the Town Loop to Sherwins Vista | 1.9 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours |
