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Mammoth Pass - Red Cones

Starting from Horseshoe Lake of the Mammoth Lakes Basin, this trail goes past McCloud Lake and over the relatively gentle Mammoth Pass. Several trail junctions offer options to access the John Muir trail near Crater Meadow or Reds Meadow.

Common Destinations: Red Cones, Crater Meadow, John Muir Trail

Download area map for trail names.
To purchase more detailed maps or guidebooks of the area, visit sierraforever.org

General Information

Open 24h/day, 7 days/week

Wilderness permit required year round for overnight trips.
Day use does not require a permit.
May 1 through November 1 overnight visitors are limited to 15 people per day

No campfires at all locations above 10,000 ft.; no campfires at some additional specific areas below 10,000ft. Maps of Campfire Restrictions.
Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear proof containers.
No camping at McCloud Lake.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness regulations.
Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness regulations apply if entering the National Parks.

Dogs must be leashed within the Town of Mammoth Lakes jurisdiction. (See Dogs on Inyo National Forest)

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit is located near Mammoth Lakes Basin offering day rides and mule pack trips. (888) 475-8747

Address: 2510 Hwy 203 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: (760) 924-5500
Hours: Daily, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.61294

Longitude: -119.021147

Directions

Leave Hwy 395 at Mammoth Lakes, Hwy 203 and follow Lake Mary Road. Follow the signs to Horseshoe Lake. The trailhead parking is a paved lot with a turnaround.