Horseshoe Lake – Twin Lakes loop from Old Mammoth Rd/Woodman St

Horseshoe Lake – Twin Lakes loop from Old Mammoth Rd/Woodman St

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Horseshoe Lake – Twin Lakes loop from Old Mammoth Rd/Woodman St

03:04

59.3km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.12 km

Horseshoe Lake

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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7.06 km

View of Twin Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views, stop and take a photo down the valley

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9.47 km

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is nestled in front of a red basalt cliff and surrounded by forest, creating a scenic setting. In the winter, the area is blanketed in snow, making it ideal for cross-country skiing.

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13.0 km

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

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.

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23.8 km

Mammoth statue 🐘 Mammoth Mountain Resort

Highlight • Monument

In summer a popular hiking destination, in winter part of the ski area. The giant mammoth statue is absolutely fitting for the bustling mountain town of Mammoth at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

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25.9 km

Top of Minaret Road/Postpile Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is more like the location of the Ranger hut that takes a fee for driving up here. The summit is some yards up.

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26.5 km

Minaret Vista and summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Minaret Vista offers a stunning view of Mammoth Lakes' iconic skyline, the Minarets, which are part of the Ritter Range. You will recognize them by the sharp, jutting spires that …

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38.6 km

Mammoth Scenic Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mammoth Scenic Loop will take you around the region with wide shoulders and multiple locations, such as Inyo Craters, to get off you bike and explore. This road is …

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59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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