The L Trail, part of the Winter Grooming Snowmobile system for over-snow vehicle (OSV)/snowmobile use, is a popular short loop around the base of 8,352-foot Lookout Mountain to the east of Hwy 395. Groomed and marked with orange diamonds, the trail begins and ends at its junctions with the A Trail to the east of Hwy 395. Near the southern junction, a marked but ungroomed trail climbs US Forest Service Road 2S02 to the summit for grand, 360-degree views across the volcanic landscape of the Long Valley Caldera to the Sierra Nevada and the Glass Mountains. The Winter Grooming Snowmobile System is groomed by the U.S. Forest Service with funding provided by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, using monies generated by registration fees and gasoline taxes.
L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail 5.4 mi
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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Trail Activities
Public Services
Trail Information
- Snow
- A standard ramp is 8%. Conditions subject to change.
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This trail can be accessed at the junction of Highway 395 and USFS Route 3S06.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Destinations
Lookout Mountain
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
Related Destinations
Destination | Activities and Services |
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Lookout Mountain |
Related Experiences
Dog Sledding the Lookout Mountain Loop
7.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Snowmobiling the A Trail and L Trail from Sawmill Cutoff Road to Lookout Mountain
11.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Half day
Related Experiences
Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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Dog Sledding the Lookout Mountain Loop | 7.4 | Snow | Half day | |
Snowmobiling the A Trail and L Trail from Sawmill Cutoff Road to Lookout Mountain | 11.0 | Snow | Half day |