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Mammoth Lakes

Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Adventure Lodge

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United States
California
Mono County
Mammoth Lakes

Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Adventure Lodge

Easy

4.6

(2222)

16,870

hikers

Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Adventure Lodge

01:31

5.41km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.82 km

Minaret Vista and summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Minaret Vista offers a stunning view of Mammoth Lakes' iconic skyline, the Minarets, which are part of the Ritter Range. You will recognize them by the sharp, jutting spires that are outstanding. You can also spot Mount Ritter at 13,157 feet and Banner Peak at 12,945 feet (3,945 meters), the two tallest peaks in the range.

You can either hike here via the Minaret Vista Trail from the Mammoth Lakes Ski area parking lot (2.6 miles roundtrip) or drive up by car. If you take the car, you will have to pay a fee of 8 Dollars for a day pass which is valid for the drive up to Devil's Postpile.

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3.35 km

Minaret Summit Ranger Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

A great place to park for trails off Minaret Summit. However the ranger station is open from 9:00 am-5:00 pm during operation season. It is a fee area & also offers a shuttle bus during operation season.

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5.37 km

Mammoth Mountain Resort

Highlight • Rest Area

Mammoth Mountain Resort is a premier destination for skiing & snowboarding. However, the resort and its surrounding area also have plenty to do throughout the rest of the year. If you don't have a bike there are plenty of places to rent from so you can take advantage of the many miles of road and trails. If you ever need to meet up with someone just say you'll find them at the iconic Mammoth statue and you won't have any trouble finding each other.

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5.37 km

In summer a popular hiking destination, in winter part of the ski area. The giant mammoth statue is absolutely fitting for the bustling mountain town of Mammoth at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

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5.41 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

2.04 km

1.09 km

132 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

2.02 km

898 m

352 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,810 m)

Lowest point (2,710 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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16 %

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