5 Pro-Picked Hikes in Mammoth Lakes // MountainGetaway.com

Jul 13, 2015 by Lara Kaylor

The town of Mammoth Lakes sits high in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, just south of the Eastern Gateway to Yosemite National Park. At its center is Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, stomping ground for many professional skiers and snowboarders.

However, when the snow melts from Mammoth Mountain and summer is in full swing, a vast array of hiking trails open up in and around Mammoth Lakes. Surrounded by 3 million acres of forest and national park land, and situated at just under 8,000 feet, Mammoth Lakes is the trail exploration basecamp for hikers of all abilities, including those professional winter athletes who like to stay and play in the Eastern Sierra all year long.

Since there are more trails in the Mammoth Lakes area than most people will ever conquer, here are a few athlete favorites to get you started.

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