When young Dave McCoy was working as a hydrographer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in the 1930s and '40s, this is where he consistently found the most snow. He built a rope tow and a small warming hut. The Forest Service paved the road in 1952, and on Thanksgiving morning of 1955, 250 skiers lined up for the inaugural ride up Chair 1. Now the largest of four main portals to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and a jumping-off point for the Reds Meadow shuttle, Main Lodge is a sprawling collection of buildings offering ski and snowboard services, parking, lodging, dining, corporate offices and a summer recreation center.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge
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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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: Call for hours
Season: Year Round
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*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Agnew Meadow - Pumice Flat
2.4 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Agnew Wildflower Loop
0.6 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Beck Lake Trail
5.3 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Dragon's Back Trail
3.0 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Fern Lake Trail
4.3 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Fish Creek Trail
18.9 mi
- Surface: Soil
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High Trail
7.0 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Mammoth Mountain Trail
3.9 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Minaret Vista Trail
1.2 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Rainbow Falls Trail
1.7 mi
- Surface: Soil
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River Trail
6.1 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Shadow Creek Trail
7.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Sherwins Winter Trails
1.2 mi
- Surface: Snow
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Sotcher Lake Feeder
0.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Sotcher Lake Loop
1.5 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Starkweather Trail
2.5 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Agnew Meadow - Pumice Flat | 2.4 | Soil |
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| Agnew Wildflower Loop | 0.6 | Soil |
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| Beck Lake Trail | 5.3 | Soil |
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| Dragon's Back Trail | 3.0 | Soil |
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| Fern Lake Trail | 4.3 | Soil |
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| Fish Creek Trail | 18.9 | Soil |
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| High Trail | 7.0 | Soil |
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| Mammoth Mountain Trail | 3.9 | Soil |
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| Minaret Vista Trail | 1.2 | Soil |
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| Rainbow Falls Trail | 1.7 | Soil |
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| River Trail | 6.1 | Soil |
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| Shadow Creek Trail | 7.8 | Soil |
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| Sherwins Winter Trails | 1.2 | Snow |
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| Sotcher Lake Feeder | 0.8 | Soil |
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| Sotcher Lake Loop | 1.5 | Soil |
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| Starkweather Trail | 2.5 | Soil |
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Related Experiences
Cross Country Skiing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista
2.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Dog Sledding the C Trail Out and Back
7.1 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Fall Color Viewing on the Shadow Creek Trail
4.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Half day
Hiking to Minaret Vista - Adaptive Option
3.0 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
Road Biking to Minaret Vista
13.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Road Biking to Reds Meadow
29.8 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Half day
Snowmobiling Shady Rest to Minaret Vista
23.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista
2.5 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Vista Viewing from the Dragon's Back Trail
6.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Half day
Wildflower Viewing on the Agnew Meadows Wildflower Loop
0.6 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related 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 | |
| Dog Sledding the C Trail Out and Back | 7.1 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Fall Color Viewing on the Shadow Creek Trail | 4.7 | Soil | Half day | |
| Hiking to Minaret Vista - Adaptive Option | 3.0 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the Downtown Mountain Bike Trail - Adaptive Option | 1.6 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Road Biking to Minaret Vista | 13.8 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Road Biking to Reds Meadow | 29.8 | Asphalt | Half day | |
| Snowmobiling Shady Rest to Minaret Vista | 23.2 | Snow | Half day | |
| Snowshoeing from MMSA Main Lodge to Minaret Vista | 2.5 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Vista Viewing from the Dragon's Back Trail | 6.3 | Soil | Half day | |
| Wildflower Viewing on the Agnew Meadows Wildflower Loop | 0.6 | Soil | Less than 4 hours |
