Horseshoe Lake – Lake Mary loop from Mammoth Lakes

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Horseshoe Lake – Lake Mary loop from Mammoth Lakes

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5.0

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18,506

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Horseshoe Lake – Lake Mary loop from Mammoth Lakes

01:41

25.2km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.20 km

Lakes Basin Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lakes Basin Path runs for roughly 5.5 miles between the town of Mammoth Lakes & the lakes from which the names derive. Hikers, bikers, and runners all make frequent …

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10.0 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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11.0 km

View of Twin Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views, stop and take a photo down the valley

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12.1 km

Lake Mamie

Highlight • Lake

This lake is found between Lake Mary and Horseshoe Lake, and is a highly popular fishing spot. Numerous picnic areas are available for visitors to enjoy the stunning views of …

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12.3 km

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is the largest lake of the over one hundred lakes that comprise the Mammoth Lakes area. The lake has a campground to the northeast and two marinas offering boat and kayak rentals.

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13.4 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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17.2 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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17.5 km

Lakes Basin Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lakes Basin Path runs for roughly 5.5 miles between the town of Mammoth Lakes & the lakes from which the names derive. Hikers, bikers, and runners all make frequent …

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

7.39 km

507 m

212 m

Surfaces

23.4 km