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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: Strenuous Hikers Acclimatization Hike - Sherwin Lakes via Sherwin Lakes Trail
       Moderate 5 miles  892' gain  max 8,700'                                     Details        AllTrails Map
Option 2: Moderate Hikers Acclimatization Hike - Gull Lake
       Moderate 2 miles  124' gain  max 7,700'                                                           AllTrails Map
OR On your own: Mono Lake Visitor's Center         More Info   

DAY #2 - Tuesday, Sept 22

Option 1 - Strenuous - Duck Pass and Pika Lake Trail
       11 miles  2,155' gain  max 10,800'                                    Details      AllTrails Map
Option 2 - Moderate - Lake George to Emerald Lake 
          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 - Wednesday Sept 23

Option 1: Visit Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest about 1 3/4 hours south of Mammoth Lakes
                See Getaway Itinerary for details
Option 2: Strenuous Easier Day Option - Lake George to Emerald Lake and Coldwater Creek
     NOTE: this is the same hike as the Moderate Hike on day 2
          Moderate 6.5 miles 1,080' gain  max 9,520'   (Strenuous Hikers Easier Day) 
                                                                                                    Details         AllTrails Map
Option 3: Moderate+ - Barney Lake 
       NOTE: this is the first part of Strenuous Duck Pass Hike on day 2
          6 miles 1,170' gain  max 1,170'                                  Details         AllTrails Map

DAY #4 - Thursday, Sept 24

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

DAY #5 - Friday, Sept 25
Departure Day

OPTION: Join resident geologist Mark for Moderate Panum Crater Rim Trail
 Optional  - On your own: addition of Easy South Tufa Trail
OR   Head home on your own.
Moderate Panum Crater Rim Trail - 1.6 miles, 324' Gain,  1 hour or less   AllTrails Description and Map
Easy South Tufa Trail - 1.1 miles, 29' Gain,  less than 1 hour                   AllTrails Description and Map
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