Death Valley National Park > Mammoth Lakes
Exit Death Valley National Park taking the 190 toward the 136/395 and the Town of Lone Pine (faster via 136 Keeler). Then continue North on the 395 toward Bishop. Continue North and follow road side directions to Mammoth Lakes.
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is a small but lively spot of only four square miles, filled with a special brand of people (population 7,093 year round residents - Census 2000) who have chosen to leave behind their urban lifestyles and experience nature at its finest.
Mammoth Lakes is located in the Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District. The town is surrounded by acres of forest and is bordered by the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. Yosemite National Park's eastern entrance is located just 32 miles north of town and its short 100-mile drive to the valley floor. The town occupies a site in the southern half of Mono County, a stunningly diverse region of eastern California. Comprising 3,018 square miles, the County's area is marked by the startling contrast between its eastern and western boundaries. Bounded on the west by the Sierra Nevada crest, this region is characterized by its mountains, lakes, streams and forests. Unlike the gentle, rolling escarpment west of the crest, the eastern slope of the Sierra plunges dramatically to the valley floors. Included within is one of the finest ski resorts in the West - Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. (Source: Mammoth Lakes Official Visitors Bureau)
Making a stop over in Mammoth Lakes is a day of rest well deserved. Especially when you come from the hot and harsh desert grounds of Death Valley. Book your lodging in advance to avoid high rates upon arrival. Mammoth Lakes offers shopping boutiques, hiking trails, mountain biking facilities and plenty of lake shores to just sit and relax!
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