모노 카운티‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

perfect spot for swimming

Great mountain lake that invites you to swim and is ideal for a short walk.

Twin Lakes, as its name suggests, is a park comprised of a set of connected lakes to the southeast of Mammoth Mountain. Eruptions of Mammoth Mountain caused the formation of lava cliffs on one side of the lakes. The other side has a campground and ski lodge.

These bizarre rock formations are formed in and around Mono Lake from the salty, alkaline water of Mono Lake in connection with underground springs.

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.

Convict Lake is a glacial lake and is surrounded by majestic mountains. The picturesque lake, however, has a very sad history. It gets its name from an incident that happened in 1871, when 29 convicts escaped from Carson City Jail and found a place to hide near the lake. After killing a mail carrier who had found them by chance at Convict Lake, they were followed by military officers and there was a bloody shoot-out. The surviving prisoners were found soon after and lynched.

Horseshoe Lake sits at the end of Lake Mary Road and the Lakes Basin Bike Path. You can stop here for a swim or leave your bike and hike around the lake. One thing of note is that this area has an unusually high concentration of CO2 due to underground gas reservoirs, the U.S.G.S. has been monitoring the CO2 levels since the late 1980s.

Twin Lakes is just a few minutes drive from Mammoth Lakes. In spring a huge waterfall thunders from the mountains. The lakes are filled with trout, so it is worth taking a fishing rod.