The famous American natural mountain resort Sierra Nevada Mammoth (Mammoth) got its name in honor of the mountain, formed 57 thousand years ago from volcanic lava and frozen in the form of a mammoth. During the summer, Mammoth usually becomes a "cool haven" for the heat-stricken and scorching California residents, and in the winter turns into one of the largest ski resorts in the United States.
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How to get here
As a rule, here fly by direct flights from Los- (Horizon Air daily from December to April) or San Francisco (United Airlines daily flight at 15:00). The nearest airport is Mammoth Yosemite east of the US-395 route.
By car to Mammoth you can get:
- From southern California through the Death Valley, Mount Whitney and the ancient Bristlecone pine forest along I-5, heading north , then along Highway 14 north to US-395 and Highway 203.
- From San Francisco in summer through Yosemite National Park, and in the winter, first along Highway 80, then along Highway 50 to Kingsbury Grad, passing into US- 395 and Highway 203;
- From Nevada and Lake Tahoe through the historic Bodie State Park and Lake Mono in a southerly direction along the US -395 to highway 203.
- From Las Vegas to the north along US-95 highway, then west along highway 266 or follow left on highway 168 to route US-395, passing to highway 203.
Routes in Mammoth
The main ranking ski resort is located on Mount Mammoth (Mammoth Mountain [1]). The winter season here opens one of the first in the country and is usually extended until early July. The highest point with which to descend is 3369 m, with altitude differences of up to 924 meters
The total area for slipping on the slopes is equal to 3,500 acres, and the length of the plain ski track is 45 km. There are only 150 routes in Mammoth, 30% of which are given to beginners and pros, and 40% are for medium-skill skiers
In addition to the main ski runs in Mammoth, there are 7 snow parks and three half-pipes. Up to the routes deliver 37 lifts of different equipment. There are three ski schools in the resort: Mammoth Mountain Inn, Wollywood school by the ski lifts and Canyon Kids, located near Canyon Lodge
Entertainment, sightseeing and attractions
All the attractions of Mammoth are centered around Mount Mammoth itself and nearby sources and lakes, which number more than 100. Travel in the surrounding area is better to start in the Inyo National Forest: there are wonderful mountain peaks, open green lawns, no lakes with crystal water unaccounted for and there is absolutely no incredible a stream of tourists and guides.
Panorama Dome itinerary begins near the Twin Lakes Bridge and turns into green forest groves. From the top there is a picturesque view of the Mammoth and Kristall-Creg mountain range. Another route leads along Rock Creek - a live and full creek that runs along local canyons, especially impressive in autumn, when all the colors are getting warm orange and red colors.
In the meadow of Red's Meadow, you can safely camp, organize a picnic or do fishing and enjoying the view of the Minaret-Summit. Next to the meadow is the National Monument of Devils-Postpail - a basalt column, born 900 thousand years from volcanic lava, and then polished to shine by frost and time. Prior to Red's Meadow, buses run daily from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Devues Postpil down the San Joaquin River, from 100 meters high, falls the Rainbow Falls, which is named for the rainbow colors that it shimmers in the light of day , and 30 miles from Mammoth off the coast of the ancient salt lake of Mono grow strange shapes of volcanic tuff flowers. If there is a possibility, then it is worth to leave for the whole day in Yosemite National Park and on the meadow of Tuolumb. Inspiring mountain scenery is only 45 minutes away from Mammoth.