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Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Minaret Summit

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Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Minaret Summit

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Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Minaret Summit

01:44

6.26km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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168 m

Mountain View Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Mountain View Trail is more like a mountain bike trail that either gets you from the Earthquake fault up to Minaret Summit or easily downhill in the other direction. …

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1.22 km

Minaret Vista and summit

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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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1.77 km

A great place to park for trails off Minaret Summit. However the ranger station is open from 9:00 am-5:00 pm during operation season. It is a fee area & also offers a shuttle bus during operation season.

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3.79 km

Mammoth Mountain Resort

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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 …

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3.79 km

Mammoth statue 🐘 Mammoth Mountain Resort

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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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6.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.14 km

527 m

373 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

2.02 km

1.61 km

447 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,820 m)

Lowest point (2,710 m)

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Monday 22 June

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Minaret Vista and summit – Mammoth Mountain Resort loop from Minaret Summit

Mountain View Trail Trailhead

Minaret Vista and summit

Minaret Summit Ranger Kiosk

Mammoth Mountain Resort

Mammoth statue 🐘 Mammoth Mountain Resort

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