Secret Menu

Enter the password to access the secret menu.

Routes Planner Features Updates

App

Get the komoot app

Join 45 million outdoor enthusiasts: navigate, discover, adventure.

4.8/5

Based on more than 300k user ratings

Download komoot now

Visit the App Store, Google Play or scan the QR code with your phone to download instantly.

Get the App

Get the komoot app

Join 45 million outdoor enthusiasts: navigate, discover, adventure.

4.8/5

Based on more than 300k user ratings

Download komoot now

Visit the App Store, Google Play or scan the QR code with your phone to download instantly.

Tufa Tower Formation, Mono Lake

Tufa Tower Formation, Mono Lake

Add your photos to this highlight

Drag a photo here or browse to upload.

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tufa Tower Formation, Mono Lake

Hiking

4.6

(13)

People Who've Recommended This Place

Leonie

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Rick

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Blandine ❄️🏔️☀️🌺

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Markus Häuser

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Jonas R

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Request to follow

Ute 💃🏻

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

anja&nico

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Peter

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Birgit V.

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Martin

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Holle

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Henribln

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Arnaud

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Done

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Inyo National Forest

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Save Share

Location: Mono County, California, United States

Everything You Need To Get Outside

Ready-Made Inspiration

Browse personalized adventures tailored to your favorite sport

A Better Planning Tool

Build your perfect outdoor experience using the world’s best outdoor tech

More Intuitive Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps keep your adventure on track

A Log of Every Adventure

Save every adventure and share your experiences with your friends

Tips

May 14, 2025

Hiking

A tufa tower, made of limestone, that has formed into an arch, presents a great photo opportunity.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Tufa Tower Formation, Mono Lake

5.0

(1)

hikers

Mono Lake (South Tufa Area) – South Tufa Trailhead loop from Navy Beach

6.83km

01:47

50m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

hikers

South Tufa Trailhead – Mono Lake (South Tufa Area) loop from South Tufa Parking

1.90km

00:29

10m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

hikers

South Tufa Trailhead – Mono Lake (South Tufa Area) loop from Navy Beach

4.62km

01:15

60m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 1,950 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 27 October

18°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

Change Starting Time

When do you want to start?

To ensure you can rely on your forecast, only the weather data for the next 46 hours is available.

Today

Save Cancel

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Mono County, California, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Panum Crater

Mono Lake (South Tufa Area)

Mono Lake Shoreline

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

Mono Basin Visitor Center

Lee Vining - Vista Point

Bloody Canyon Trail - Walker Lake vista

Ellery Lake

Bodie Mercury Mill

Grant Lake

June Lake Loop

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and acknowledge receipt of our Privacy Policy.

Continue with Google Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook

Continue with email

Already have an account?

Download the app

Follow Us on Socials

Community guidelines

Vulnerability disclosure program

Imprint

Information for law enforcement

We value your privacy ⛰️

We use cookies that are essential for the app and website to function correctly or are used to produce aggregated statistics. With your consent, we and our third-party partners will also use tracking technologies to improve the in-app and navigation experience, and to provide you with personalized services and content. To give your consent, tap Accept all cookies. Alternatively, you can customize your privacy settings by tapping Customize Preferences, or by going to Cookie Preferences at any time. If you don’t want us to use non-technical tracking technologies, tap Refuse. For more information about how we process your personal data through cookies, take a look at our Privacy Policy.

Tufa Tower Formation, Mono Lake

#1.

Mono Lake (South Tufa Area) – South Tufa Trailhead loop from Navy Beach

#2.

South Tufa Trailhead – Mono Lake (South Tufa Area) loop from South Tufa Parking

#3.

South Tufa Trailhead – Mono Lake (South Tufa Area) loop from Navy Beach

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️