The Mammoth Consolidated Mine Trail is a short, less than a mile trail in Mammoth Lakes that takes you to the ruins of a once “somewhat successful” mining district. This area was used from the late 1920s to the early 1930s, and it ended up producing a little over $100,000. Today you can walk through […]
Mono County
June Lake Loop: One of Highway 395’s Best Excursions
Highway 395 is full of amazing places to explore, and the June Lake Loop is one of the most beautiful. This 16 mile drive on State Route 158 takes you past a half dozen lakes, providing fantastic views of the high mountains surrounding the small valley. There are restaurants, places to fish, and tons of […]
Inyo Craters Hike in Mammoth Lakes
The Mammoth Scenic Loop has a lot of short hikes that most people never do; Inyo Craters is one of those hikes. I admit that I have been to the area multiple times over the last six years, and this was the first time I had heard about it as well. This short hike leads […]
Heart Lake Trail in Mammoth Lakes
The city of Mammoth is full of amazing high altitude lakes pretty much all over the city and surrounding areas. I have only been to a couple, with one of my favorites being the hike to Crystal Crag, but on a recent trip, I wanted to hike to another, so we picked Heart Lake. While […]
Travertine Hot Springs in Bridgeport
The Travertine Hot Springs, outside of Bridgeport on Highway 395, are one of the most popular hot springs on all of Highway 395. They have a half dozen pools with varying temperatures, and the views that you get into the valley below are hard to beat. Do be prepared to share a tub if you go […]