Mammoth Mountain

Hiked: 7/7/2020
Distance: N/A
Summit Elevation: 11030'
Prominence: 1647'
Elevation Gain: 0'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 0
Round trip time: 1 hour
Recommended water: 0 oz.
Parking/Fees: Free at Main Lodge parking lot
Difficulty: Easy

We tried to ride the gondolas first thing in the morning, but they were shut down due to high wind. We drove to the earthquake fault nearby to check it out. We returned an hour later, but they still weren't running. Finally, we made a third attempt after hiking to Crystal Lake, and rode to the summit. The crowd was mainly mountain bikers. We came back in the afternoon and got to ride up. There is an intermediate stop at McCoy Station where a lot of bikers were getting off. To reach the true summit from the top, we exited the building turned left and hiked up about 50' where a benchmark and another sign was located. We spent a little time in the museum at the top, then rode down. Great views.

Earthquake fault

Mammoth

Leaving McCoy station with Leisa

Minarets and Lyell (I think)

Mammoth Crest