El Portal, California
Top Spots in and near El Portal
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Mammoth Lakes, California
Cross Country Skiing at Mammoth Mountain
5.0Slip away to a scenic winter wonderland. Leave it all behind and explore the Mammoth Lakes Basin on Nordic skis or snowshoes. Rentals, lessons and guided tours are available from Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center so you can experience the serene beauty of alpine lakes and ancient forests on over ...Read more -
Lee Vining, California
Mono Lake Boardwalk
2.00.69 mi / 30 ft gainMono Lake Boardwalk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lee Vining, California.Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Backpack from Mammoth Mountain to Yosemite Valley via the John Muir Trail
5.052 mi / 6300 ft gainCross country hiking can be a daunting idea. There are so many things to plan for, and such a long distance to cover. If you are an experienced backpacker, and you want to get a taste of hiking on the John Muir Trail this hike might interest you. Planning GPS Map (Caltopo): https://caltopo.com...Read more -
Lee Vining, California
Mono Lake Vista Point
Mono Lake Vista Point is a quick pull off on the right side of Highway 395 as you’re headed south toward Mono City. The pull off is fairly big and is a great spot to pull over quickly to take in a view of Mono Lake and the greater area.Read more -
Lee Vining, California
Mono Lake Park Nature Trail
5.00.54 mi / 79 ft gainMono Lake Park Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lee Vining, California.Read more -
Mono County, California
Obsidian Dome Trail
3.01 mi / 75 ft gainObsidian Dome Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near June Lake, California.Read more -
Bridgeport, California
Hike to Peeler Lake
11 mi / 2400 ft gainThis trip can be done as a day trip or backpacking trip. It is around an 11 mile out-and-back trip.Park at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport, CA. There is a $10 fee and it can take a while on busy weekends. A permit is required to stay overnight in Hoover Wilderness. The trailhead can be hard to find; it ...Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
McLeod Lake
5.01.84 mi / 390 ft gainStart your journey at the Mammoth Pass Trailhead at the back of the parking lot for Horseshoe Lake. From the start, the trail ascends steadily through dense pines, and big granite stair steps. Although it is a moderately steep route (and the altitude doesn't help), it is only about 0.6 miles to ...Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Lake George Trail
5.01.34 mi / 89 ft gainThe Lake George Loop is perfect for exploring the shoreline and fishing near the top of the Mammoth Lakes wilderness. The lake can get quite cold due to the elevation and surrounding mountains not allowing the sun to hit it for an extended time, but if you go during mid-day you should have a refr...Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Crystal Lake via Mammoth Crest Trail
4.82.5 mi / 1257 ft gainIn Lake George, park along Lake George Road and walk towards Crystal Crag Trailhead sign to begin the hike. If you couldn't find it, you can head to the boat rentals by the lake and you will see a sign saying trailhead is behind you. The trail is well maintained and it is really easy to follow. ...Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Inyo Craters Trail
4.01.51 mi / 253 ft gainInyo Craters Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mammoth Lakes, California.Read more -
Mono County, California
Snowshoe the Obsidian Dome Trail
6 mi / 300 ft gainThe Obsidian Dome Trailhead provides access to a large network of winter hiking trails through Inyo National Forest. These are marked trails that are groomed on an intermittent basis by the National Forest Service. To find the trailhead and parking area, drive north on highway 395 from Mammoth La...Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Panorama Dome
4.00.91 mi / 259 ft gainThis is a great short hike, located near the turn off for Twin Lakes. Once you reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with 360 degree views of the lakes basin, the town, Mammoth Mountain, and the White Mountains. There was a little snow left at the top, when we hiked it over Memorial Day weekend. Eve...Read more -
Mammoth Lakes, California
Photograph Lake Mary, Mammoth Lakes
4.0Lake Mary is the largest of the 11 lakes in the Mammoth Mountain area. Explore the lake’s perimeter and find your own perfectly peaceful place to watch one of Mammoth’s signature stunning sunsets. Parking is easy to come by either on the side of the road or at the marina parking lot up the road.B...Read more -
Pinecrest, California
Lower & Upper Relief Valleys and the East Flange Rock
21.6 mi / 3600 ft gainThe Lower and Upper Relief Valleys are beautiful alpine valleys cut by Relief Creek in the heart of the Emigrant Wilderness and are an excellent alternative to Yosemite National Park if you're looking for solitude and no crowds. The East Flange Rock juts prominently over Lower Relief and is an ea...Read more -
Pinecrest, California
Climb Granite Dome via Lower & Upper Lewis Lakes
25 mi / 5000 ft gainGranite Dome is the signature peak in the Emigrant Wilderness, with fantastic views north to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, east to the Hoover Wilderness (Sawtooth Ridge), and south to Yosemite including, on a clear day, Cathedral Peak and the Cathedral Range.There are several routes up Granite D...Read more