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2026 Mammoth Getaway Photos and Hike Details

See Getaway writeup for schedule and other details

DAY #1 - Monday, Sept 21 - Arrival Day

Option 1: Sherwin Lakes via Sherwin Lakes Trail - Acclimatization Hike for Strenuous Hikers
       Moderate 5 miles  892' gain  max 8,700'                                     Details        AllTrails Map
Option 2: Gull Lake - Acclimatization Hike for Moderate Hikers
       Moderate 2 miles  124' gain  max 7,700'                                                           AllTrails Map
Option 3: On your own: Mono Lake Viewpoint and/or Visitor's Center 
   Visitor's Center & Viewpoint - 2.6 miles 321' gain max  6,710'        More Info    AllTrails Map

DAY #2 - Tuesday, Sept 22

Option 1: Duck Pass and Pica Lake Trail
       Strenuous 11 miles  2,155' gain  max 10,800'                                    Details      AllTrails Map
Option 2 Lake George to Emerald Lake 
          Moderate 6 miles 810' gain  max 9,520'                                  Details         AllTrails Map
Convict Lake Hike - Optional Before Dinner Walk for everyone 
       Easy 2 miles  121' gain  max 7,645'                                                                    AllTrails Map

DAY #3 - Wed Sept 23

Option 1: Visit Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest about 2 hours south of Mammoth Lakes
                See Getaway Writeup for details
Option 2: Barney Lake - Note this is the first part of Strenuous Duck Pass Hike on day 2
          Moderate 6 miles 1,170' gain  max 1,170'                                  Details         AllTrails Map
Option 3 Lake George to Emerald Lake and Coldwater Creek
          Moderate 6.5 miles 1,080' gain  max 9,520'   (Strenuous Hikers Easier Day) 
                                                                                                    Details         AllTrails Map

DAY #4 - Thur, Sept 24

Option 1: Little Lakes Valley/Mosquito Flat Trail to Morgan Lake Overlook
       Strenuous 8.8 miles  1,345' gain  max 11,114'                     Details             AllTrails Map
Option 2: Little Lakes Valley/Mosquito Flat Trail to Chickenfoot Lake
       Moderate 6.4 miles  833' gain  max 10,800'                       Details          AllTrails Map

DAY #5 - Friday, Sept 25
If staying for Devil's Postpile

Join resident geologist Mark on a caravan and short traipses through this unique geologic environment that is the steep backside of the Sierra Nevada sculpted by glaciers; and home to the active supervolcano known as the Long Valley Caldera.
      -- OR -- 
Explore beautiful Mammoth on your own -- Lots to see  —  Free shuttle available from our lodge.

DAY #6 - Saturday, Sept 26
Optional Devil's Postpile (On your own)

No group hikes today - hiking is on your own
Be sure to check the status of the road into Devil's Postpile as it is subject to change
Status of Construction on road to Devil's Postpile
Devil's Postpile Website
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