Dog Sledding the C Trail Out and Back ▣

This is a good short out-and-back introduction to the vast Inyo Craters trail network. Starting from the Edison substation staging area just up Hwy 203 from "Woolly's Tube Park and Snow Play", the C Trail (USFS 3S89) is groomed and undulating—mostly downhill on the way out and uphill on the way back—through Jeffrey pine forest. Keep your eyes open for MMSA snowmobile trail riders coming from or returning to Main Lodge. At the junction with the Inyo Craters Road (USFS 3S22) you can opt to turn around or continue on to the craters and beyond.
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This is a good short out-and-back introduction to the vast Inyo Craters trail network. Starting from the Edison substation staging area just up Hwy 203 from "Woolly's Tube Park and Snow Play", the C Trail (USFS 3S89) is groomed and undulating—mostly downhill on the way out and uphill on the way back—through Jeffrey pine forest. Keep your eyes open for MMSA snowmobile trail riders coming from or returning to Main Lodge. At the junction with the Inyo Craters Road (USFS 3S22) you can opt to turn around or continue on to the craters and beyond.

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

Experience Checklist
- Beanie
- Camera
- Collar with name tag and contact info
- Complete Skijoring Kit
- Dog-poop bags
- First-aid kit
- GPS device
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Map or GPS device
- Packable water bowl/water
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Sled
- Sled dogs & tack
- Smartphone
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Warm clothing
- Windbreaker/shell
- Winter gloves
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Experience Information

Trail Length
7.1 miles

Trail Surface
Snow

Duration
Less than 4 hours
This experience begins at the junction of Highway 203 and Southern California Edison Plant Road.
- Get driving directions to Highway 203 and SCE Plant Road
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.