Mammoth Lakes Spring wiki - Is it open?
Forest Service Recreation Updates Page: linked here. Trails that are snow free: (trail reports can be sent to info@visitmammoth.com)
Visitor Centers: Lone Pine: Open Thursday through Monday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to in person services.
Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center: Open Thursday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to in person services.
The Devils Postpile Ranger Station is closed for the season. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is closed for the season. The White Mountain Ranger Station Visitor Center is closed, but visitor questions are being answered via phone, 760-873-2500, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am -4:30 pm, closed federal holidays. Road Status: Roads open: Virginia Lake rd (although there is very little clearance off the road) Lundy Lake Rd. Hwy 120 E (Benton Crossing) June Lake Loop (Hwy 158) Bodie Rd. (Hwy 270) Hwy 89 (Monitor Pass) McGee Creek Rd. Rock Creek Rd. to the Snow Park Hwy 168 - as of 4/15 open all the way South Lake Rd to Parchers Resort White Mountain Rd. (snow, travel at own risk) Silver Canyon Rd. (4x4-high clearance expect snow) Wyman Canyon Rd. (4x4-high clearance, snow) Glacier Rd.(Big Pine Canyon) to Glacier Lodge. Bike Park: Anticipated opening is May 28 https://www.mammothmountain.com/mammoth-bike-park Bike Rental: ASO- renting bikes as of 4/14; first come, first serve Not yet: Footloose - bike shop opens May 8th hope to have rentals out by then; will be first come, first serve Get Outdoor 365 - Have bikes out and could rent if there was interest: first come first serve Mammoth Mountaineering - not 100% on rentals P3 sports - first come, first serve, Gondola operations: Reservations required, no walk up tickets available. Book online at Mammothmountain.com Spring Maintenance: June 1 - 18, 2021 Fall Maintenance: will close September 19th until the opening of Winter season. Ski Lifts Open: Chairs 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 23 and Panorama Gondola - 8:30a to 4p
*snowshoeing in the Lakes Basin is still nice as of 4/19 - the road to minaret vista still has some coverage, although the vista is snow free. In both areas, guests should be aware that plowing operations could begin in these areas over the next few weeks; please watch for equipment and workers. Campgrounds: (see the Forest Service recreational page at the top for a full list of campgrounds in the Inyo) Lundy Canyon (county) - open as of 4/13/21 Mammoth Mountain RV Park *Campgrounds south of Mammoth Lakes ae open: Bitterbrush (winter ops), Grandview (winter ops), Pleasant Valley (County), PV Pit (BLM), Baker Creek (County), Goodale (BLM), Taboose Creek (County), Tinnemaha Creek (County), Independence Creek (county), Lower Grays Meadow (winter ops), Portuguese Joe (county), Lone Pine, Tuttle Creek (BLM), Diaz Lake (County). Bodie Summer Hours - March 14th - November 6th 9AM - 6PM The museum and buildings are closed and only self-guided tours are available. Mono Lake: South Tufa self-guided tour open Golf: Snowcreek Driving Range is open for the season; the course hopes to be open by Memorial Day Sierra Star: Memorial Day YOSEMITE DAY-USE RESERVATIONS Reservations for day-use visitation to Yosemite will be required May 21 through September 30 (or until local public health conditions improve). Day-use reservations can be obtained on Recreation.gov starting April 21 at 8am. Reservations are not required for visitors using YARTS or other NPS-approved tour operators to enter the park. Additionally, visitors who are only accessing the Hetch Hetchy area, or those with a wilderness or Half Dome permit will not need a day-use reservation to enter the park for the dates of their permit, but the entrance fee still applies. New 2021
YARTS anticipates running the Hwy 120 route June 15 – October 15, 2021. Mammoth All-Weather is an approved commercial tour operators that visitors can book to get into the park. Annual park passes can be purchased online
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If you're basing out of Mammoth Lakes this summer, you may be considering a day trip to Yosemite.
But like everything else, the the last year has brought significant changes to the Yosemite access and Pass system. You can blame Covid, or staffing, the economy, budgetary constraints, or whatever, but the truth is that if you've been to Yosemite in the last 20 years you know summers in the park are insane. Traffic crawls, babies get bored sitting in cars, and all that spell a bad time for everyone involved. So love them or hate them, the passes should curtail visitation and give those who do visit a more relaxed trip into the park. Here's the quick skinny on getting into Yosemite this year: DAY USE PASSES:
Want more info? Click on the button to visit the Nat'l Park Service's Yosemite page.
Let's face it, going to the grocery store kinda stinks-- Especially on check-in day, when your group is exhausted and all you want to do is settle in and make a drink.
Instead of cozying by the fireplace while your kids play in the snow, you'll be searching isles of an unfamiliar store, staying 6 feet from everyone, failing to follow the weird arrows on the floor, and queued up with a ton of strangers in the fabled 400 person-long check out line at Mammoth's Von's (slight exaggeration). If you want to skip the schlep, we are happy to help. If you have a Von's account, just go to vons.com, place your order for the morning of your check-in, and send us the confirmation so that we can deliver in time for check-in. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can schedule staff for your pick up. If you don't have a Von's account, feel free to use our google form (also posted below) to place your order. In consultation with you, we will place your order at Von's and deliver your groceries for check-in day. We ask that you notify us at least 72 hours in advance so that we can make sure Von's has your items, and to schedule staff for your pick up. If you need something special, feel free to reach out. We are happy to help you find the perfect items for your stay. The charge for grocery delivery is $30 delivery charge. We all know that masks are required pretty much everywhere in California these days. And that includes Mammoth Mountain. Yes, even though its outdoors. You're still going to need a mask. But some guests still ask, "What are they gonna do if I don't wear my mask, kick me off the mountain?" The short answer is yes, yes they will. We've posted the MMSA mask policy below. Check it out for all the details. Mask Violation Policy
In an effort to keep all guests and employees safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic we have implemented a strict mask violation policy with clear expectations and policies. Masks or face coverings must be a minimum of two layers. Perforated, ventilated, and thin, single-layer neck gaiter style face coverings will not be allowed. First documented warning: · You will receive a verbal education on our mask policy and are encouraged to "Stay Safe to Stay Open." This is your only warning and will be documented in your pass or ticket profile. · If you fail to comply with our mask policy the employee on site has the authority to revoke your riding privileges. Second documented warning: · Repeat offenders or those who offer resistance to education will have their riding privileges suspended. · Ikon Pass holders will have their pass suspended for a minimum of 7 days. · Multi day ticket holders will receive a minimum 24-hour suspension. · Single day ticket holders will have their ticket revoked. Third documented warning: · Ikon Pass holders will have their pass suspended for the remainder of the season. · Single and multi-day ticket holders will lose their riding privileges for the remainder of the season. These policies have been implemented for the safety of all those enjoying the resort and are an important part of our pledge to "Stay Safe to Stay Open." Like everything in 2020, Thanksgiving in Mammoth looks a little bit different this year. Traditional activities, like the Turkey Trot, will be virtual to ensure social distancing. Restaurants are focusing on take-out, so that guests can dine more safely at home. To ensure social distancing, the mountain is limiting lift tickets, and for that reason has already sold out of day passes for Thanksgiving week. Need passes? We have a couple of solution for you here. We've got lots of Top Tips below, to help you make the most of your Adventure, Refined. plan aheadWith Covid making a comeback and Covid-safer policies in place at restaurants, markets, and on the mountain, this Thanksgiving you may want to consider:
carry out & dine inWhether you plan to dine in or carry out, we recommend that you make reservations well in advance. Some restaurants are already reporting that they are sold out. Here are some of our top suggestions for Turkey Day:
thanksgiving specials
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Need more suggestions? Reach out to Mary Beth by text, voice, or email. 760-965-4123
Know before you go ....
Covid-safer requirements ....
​Here are a few important rules and updates for your trip to Mammoth Mountain . . .​
Get Your Grub On
Like most everything in 2020, on mountain dining will look a little different this ski season. Indoor dining will be severely limited, but Mammoth has invested a whole heap of time and energy in building new dining venues and new outdoor areas. There will be a new focus on grab-and-go meals and drinks to reduce in-lodge crowding.
Thanksgiving Week Update
​Update Nov 16, 2020: Ski passes for Mammoth Mountain are SOLD OUT for the week of Thanksgiving, from Sat, Nov 21 to Sunday, Nov 29.
The Good News: Ikon Pass holders do not need a reservation and won't be limited from the mountain. The Hidden Possibilities:
Update Nov 16, 2020: Ski passes for Mammoth Mountain are SOLD OUT for the week of Thanksgiving, from Sat, Nov 21 to Sunday, Nov 29.
The Good News: Ikon Pass holders do not need a reservation and won't be limited from the mountain. The Hidden Possibilities:
Update: Nov 13 -- Mammoth Opens EARLY! Against all 2020 kinds of odd, Mammoth will open early this year, thanks to an decent storm last weekend and some of the best snow-making conditions in years. ​Lifts open on Friday, Nov 13 at 8:30AM Lifts planned to open include: Broadway Express (1), Panorama Gondola to McCoy Station, Stump Alley Express (2), Face Lift Express (3), Unbound Express (6), and Discovery Chair (11) giving access to 10 trails, 12 jibs and one 30’ jump. If you're going, get in line early for a chance to grab this year's beanie. Staff will be handing some out when lifts open at 8:30AM. The Good News: Ikon Pass holders can head direct to the lift, or stop by the ticket office to pick up your pass. ​The Bad News: Lift tickets are sold out for the weekend. The Hidden Possibility: If you plan to ski for 4 days, consider buying an Ikon Session Pass. This pass gives you the same priority benefit as an Ikon pass, but is less expensive since it's limited to 4 consecutive days this season. Click on the Ikon Pass image to go to Ikon's sale page for the Session Pass. In honor of California's highest lift-served peak – Mammoth Mountain at 11,053 feet – some of Mammoth's favorite restaurants are offering specials for only $11.53 through November. Dine in, carry-out, or get your food delivered. No matter what, you'll be filling your belly with delicious eats and enjoying (and supporting) some of Mammoth's local businesses. That's a win-win!
Over the last few weeks, many national forests and activities have been closed due to the extreme wild-fire situation in California. Although there has not been any direct risk to Mammoth Lakes, and the town has not had any evacuations or evac warnings, forests were closed to preserve fire fighting resources and to prevent additional fires. We have just learned that as of tomorrow, Inyo National Forest will open many areas, which is great news for guests and local businesses alike. And just in time for fall foliage . . . We've collected the info we can from a ton of sources and posted them below for your info. We will continue to update this info as more info comes available. Scroll down, past the breathtaking photo of June Lake Loop (courtesy of Dakota Snider for Mammoth Lakes Tourism) for more 'what's open' info. *ALL FIRES ARE PROHIBITIED*Open Hiking and Forest Areas (Courtesy of Mammoth Lakes Tourism)
What does this really mean? (courtesy Mammoth Times FB page)Starting tomorrow, day hike, fish, walk, camp, dog walk, boat, etc., all the Inyo National Forest places we call the 'front country,' i.e. areas that are not official federal Wilderness areas, meaning places like June Lake and Silver and Gull and Convict lakes and.... on and on. Where it gets complicated is when you get on a trail headed into the Sierra range. That is because every trail headed in the Sierra range starts out in a parking lot or non-Wilderness and then eventually, if you are hiking uphill into the high Sierra range, you hit officially designated Wilderness boundaries and those boundaries are always marked by a big wooden sign. What makes is more complicated is that the Wilderness boundaries start at different distances up every single trail. For example, you could hike up McGee Creek canyon for about a half mile before hitting Wilderness; other trails, the boundary is closer, or further. Also, we have two other area in the Inyo that don't get a lot of use; the White Mountains and the Inyo Mountains and they each have official Wildernesses in them. Those official Wilderness areas will reopen. So, the bottom line is you need a good map or you just need to walk up a trail until you hit the marked Wilderness boundary. ... We hike this country all the time and even we cannot tell you right now exactly where every Wilderness boundary is! The Inyo recommends going online to the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association at https://sierraforever.org. They have a phone number as well and can help you get the specific info you need. Otherwise, just day hike until you hit the signed Wilderness boundary. If you go past it, you are in a closed area. Inyo Closure Area Maps (Click to enlarge. From Inyo Nat'l Forest)What's Still Closed (Courtesy of Mammoth Lakes Tourism) What is still closed?
The Inyo portions of the South Sierra, Golden Trout, John Muir, Ansel Adams, Owens River Headwaters, and Hoover Wilderness Areas remain closed through December 1, 2020.This closure may be rescinded or extended as needed. Many of the Inyo’s trail networks lead into active fire areas that are closed and that are managing complex and difficult fires.
So you've parked the Tesla at the SuperCharger and you need to hit the loo. Or you just want to stretch your legs. Or you are driving through town and your kids need a break. Or you are headed to the Alabama Hills and you want to pre-load some historical context around the film sets you'll see there. Regardless, the unimposing Museum of Western Film History is a 10/10 stop in Lone Pine -- a hidden gem for all audienes that should not be missed. This small, but visually intense museum offers plenty of entertainment to fill an hour or two, including a movie overview of the history of film in the area, introductions to legends of film from silent to modern, immersive displays, and meaningful memorabilia. The docents are have a wealth of local info about the film and general history of the area, and they offer pamphlets and self-guided tour books for those headed on to the 'back lot' of the Alamaba Hills. You can access some of this info through the museum website. If you're backpacking in the area, the museum offers long-term parking. Wondering where to eat or what else there is to do around Lone Pine? Check out our article Lone Pine Top Stops.
Need a Tesla charge and wondering what to do while you wait? Need a snack? Wanna stretch your legs before you press on down the loneliest road in America? (Let's face it, there are parts of 395 that are as desolate as they come). Lone Pine is a quintessential western town where you never know what you'll see. It is a great stop for food, Tesla charging, sightseeing, and more. RestaurantsClick on the photo for more info about our favorite food stops in town: Frosty Chalet, Subway, the Grill, and Lone Pine Smokehouse Thing to do in and around townWhether you want to spend an afternoon or a few days, Lone Pine has plenty to do to keep you busy. Click on the photo to read more.
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