Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes, California — an alpine gateway to the Eastern Sierra with year-round recreation: skiing, mountain biking, hiking & fishing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western US |
| Subregion | Sierra Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mono County |
| District | Eastern Sierra |
| City | Mammoth Lakes |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 37.65 |
| Longitude | -118.97 |
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11:59 AM LOCAL TIMEMammoth Lakes is much more than a ski destination: it’s a dramatic alpine basin and high-elevation town that offers year-round adventures. Surrounded by peaks like Mammoth Mountain and Mount Conness, the area is carved by glacial valleys and dotted with clear, cold lakes — Crater Lake, Twin Lakes, and Mono Lake just beyond. During winter, Mammoth Mountain and nearby resorts draw skiers and snowboarders, while summer transforms the region into a hiker’s paradise, with trails like the Pacific Crest Trail and routes to high passes. Fishing for cutthroat trout and brook trout is popular in the lakes and rivers, and mountain biking and trail running are commonplace. Don’t miss local highlights such as Devil’s Postpile National Monument and Rainbow Falls, and plan for high-altitude weather — variable and often sudden.
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