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MONO SOUTHERN COUNTY MAMMOTH LAKES 1 ROCK CREEK CANYON 4 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN : Pristine glacier-carved valley MAMMOTH LAKES Cascading from a high alpine valley in the John Muir Nature, adventure and all the amenities Wilderness, Rock Creek Canyon offers 20 miles of a gorgeous Bring a mammoth-sized appetite for year-round adventure. creekside setting for year-round outdoor recreation. Rock Known for legendary skiing and snowboarding, Mammoth is Creek is famous for Little Lakes Valley, where a string just as popular in summer, with excellent trout fishing, hiking, of high-elevation lakes are mountain biking, camping, horseback riding, and golf. Jazz, linked by hiking trails blues, and arts festivals fill the summer events schedule, along © PETER MORNING / MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN SKI AREA surrounded by 13,000-foot with athletic competitions and live theatre productions. peaks. Summer activities in the canyon include hiking, wj-6.?Lkm9.21#3 fishing, boating, horseback 8%5cahHI..yq © iSTOCKPHOTO riding and camping. At Tom’s Place and along the canyon, SIGHTSEEING in Mammoth Lakes you’ll find year-round lodging, includes Devils Postpile National general stores and food Monument, Rainbow Falls, and the services, with Rock Creek scenic gondola ride to Mammoth Mountain’s 11,053-ft. peak. Mammoth Lodge open for winter © CHRISTIAN PONDELLA / MONO COUNTY TOURISM getaways, cross-country Lakes Basin is also a must-see in all MOUNTAIN BIKERS enjoy seasons, where winding bike paths skiing and Adventure Dining. © CHRISTIAN PONDELLA / MONO COUNTY TOURISM Lower Rock Creek Canyon, and roads become cross-country In autumn don’t miss the which offers 2,000 vertical feet COLORFUL wildflowers, aspen trees, and dramatic views make McGee ski trails in the winter. shimmering fall colors which CROWLEY LAKE : of exhilarating single-track 2 Creek Canyon a great place for photographers and nature lovers. Hike or © DONNA MERCER © ROBERT BOHRER / SHUTTERSTOCK grace the canyon. mountain bike trails. The multi- McGEE CREEK CANYON ride horseback up the canyon to high alpine lakes and beaver ponds. use trail begins south of Tom’s World-famous trout fishing destination and a local wj-6?k. Place, just off US 395. favorite for wildflowers and fall color 1cahHI. Dominating the broad expanse of Long Valley, Crowley Lake JUNE LAKE is the focal point of the annual opening of fishing season in Mono County. The JUNE LAKE LOOP : marina offers boat 5 rentals, tackle, and JUNE MOUNTAIN Ski AREA camping and RV Kids 12 and under ski and snowboard free! sites. Surrounded by The picturesque village of June Lake and the resorts along its massive peaks, nearby © REBECCA GARRETT / MAMMOTH LAKES TOURISM © THE COOKES FINE PHOTOGRAPHY scenic 16-mile loop (Hwy. 158) offer a range of year-round McGee Creek accommodations and amenities, with the relaxed atmosphere Canyon is a favorite 3 CONVICT LAKE of a mountain hideaway. The Loop’s four glistening lakes are for camping, stream Don’t let the name deceive you renowned for fishing, and are stocked with trophy-size trout. fishing, hiking, © GALYNA ANDRUSHKO / SHUTTERSTOCK © MONO COUNTY TOURISM Convict Lake got its name from an incident in 1871, when Campgrounds, RV parks, paddleboats, horseback riding and horseback inmates from a Nevada prison escaped here and battled their WINTER FUN June Mountain offers wide-open runs, excellent snow, and and hiking trails mean endless summer fun. Autumn brings a riding. way out with a shootout. Today, visitors escape to Convict Lake unforgettable views. June Lake also offers snowmobile and xc ski trails — phenomenal display of colorful aspens along the Loop, and in wj6.k for fishing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and to enjoy fine check out the Nordic track at Silver Meadow — a lit-up festive village, plus winter June Mountain Ski Area is a family-friendly favorite. dining (or to tie the knot!) at Convict Lake Restaurant. the annual Winter Festival & Triathlon. Kids 12 and under ski free at June ÂahHI Mountain, and year-round lodging is available for every style and budget. wj6?km9.21#8≈ca © MONO COUNTY TOURISM .. © CHRISTIAN PONDELLA / MONO COUNTY TOURISM wj6kcahHI.. hHI.. MONO MONO CENTRAL COUNTY NORTHERN COUNTY LEE VINING BODIE GHOST TOWN 6 11 The largest unrestored, best-preserved Small town, big views © iSTOCKPHOTO ghost town in the West The gateway to Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park, YOSEMITE : TIOGA PASS Lee Vining is located at the foot of the Sierra just 12 miles 8 California’s official gold mining ghost town, Bodie was once from Tioga Pass and the Park’s east entrance. An ideal base See Yosemite’s jaw-dropping east side notorious as the wildest town of the gold rush era. With about camp for exploring the Mono Basin and nearby Yosemite, Mono County is the east gateway to Yosemite National Park. 10,000 residents and over 60 saloons, Bodie produced more Lee Vining offers two visitor information centers, trading From Lee Vining on US 395, Tioga Pass Road (Hwy. 120 than $35 million in gold and silver in its heyday, from 1877 posts, restaurants, a market, service stations, and many West) winds just 12 miles up to Yosemite’s east entrance and to 1888. Now a State Historic Park, Bodie is the largest lodging options, including nearby campgrounds. to one the Park’s greatest wonders, Tuolumne Meadows. unrestored ghost town in the West – an authentic experience Many travelers choose this approach to Yosemite for the not to be missed. wj-?9.cah#≈HI.. impressive views of the Eastern Sierra’s escarpment, or Explore the museum, follow a self-guided tour, or wander yq because they are coming from Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, the long-abandoned streets and peek into the windows of the or Nevada. Note: Tioga Pass Road is open seasonally, usually general store, hotel, saloon, jail, barbershop, schoolhouse, church MONO LAKE from mid-May through mid-November. and many houses for a glimpse into life of a bygone era. 7 An ancient inland sea and bird sanctuary wj?≈ahI.. y. © DUANE LEONARD / RANCH MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY One of the oldest lakes in the western hemisphere, Mono Lake is hauntingly beautiful. The lake’s most distinctive BENTON HOT SPRINGS BODIE STATE HISTORIC BRIDGEPORT WALKER, COLEVILLE feature is its eerie tufa towers – mineral structures created 9 PARK In summer months, 12 Where time seems to stand still 13 :TOPAZ Historic natural hot springs when fresh-water springs bubble up through the lake’s alkaline the Park offers daily tours of Backed by the jagged spires of Sawtooth Ridge, Bridgeport is A trio of towns along the wild and scenic Walker River waters. This ancient inland sea plays host to millions of Soak in natural hot springs that have been enjoyed by Benton the Bodie Standard Mill which the center of a vast recreational playground – the gateway to migrating birds that come to feed on its teeming populations visitors for centuries, first by native populations and then by is over 100 years old. Northern Mono County’s trio numerous alpine canyons, peaks, lakes,streams, and hot springs. of alkali flies and tiny brine stagecoach travelers in the late 1800s. Benton was once a silver Restrooms and water are of towns warmly welcomes Nearby Twin Lakes hums with activity all summer, including shrimp. A paradise for bird THE MONO BASIN SCENIC mining town with 5,000 inhabitants. Today it’s a tranquil oasis, the only services available, visitors to friendly Antelope fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. Robinson watchers and photographers, AREA VISITOR CENTER is a and the Inn at Benton Hot Springs is the perfect spot to get so pack a picnic lunch, Valley. The charming community and Buckeye creeks are popular for fly fishing, and Green Creek Mono Lake also offers inter- must-stop for incredible views of away from it all and soak in soothing waters. The Historic sunscreen, and a jacket for of Walker is proud of its art is a more remote destination for camping, fishing, and hiking. pretive hiking trails and is a Mono Lake, interpretive displays, Benton Springs Walking Tour map guide is available at the your Bodie outing. galleries, trading posts, retro a free movie, and guided tours of © MAMMOTH LAKES TOURISM Here, too, are the headwaters of the East Walker River which peaceful haven for enjoying Inn for a nominal fee. roadside motels and cabins, the region. Located at the north flows to Bridgeport Reservoir, both popular destinations for nature in all its grandeur. ATV and off-road trails, fishing and bird watching. end of Lee Vining. For more info w9..chHI.. horseback riding at two pack call 760-647-3044. wL.c.yq SADDLEBAG, LUNDY wj-6?kÂm9..&1#8 stations, and easy access to 10 fishing along the Walker River. : VIRGINIA LAKES cahHI..yq Coleville offers a pastoral Quintessential High Sierra alpine lakes HISTORY BUFFS will enjoy ranchland setting, and Topaz Saddlebag Lake is one of the area’s most perfect alpine hiking, exploring the Mono County Lake is known for its prize- fishing and camping destinations, located just outside of Yosemite’s Museum, featuring displays on winning trout, nine-month the region’s Native American, fishing season and water sports. east entrance. Lundy Lake, 11 miles north-west of Lee Vining, NICK SOUSZA / MONO COUNTY TOURISM © lies at the end of a serene canyon and is a popular spot for trout mining and ranching heritage. Visitors can also try their luck fishing. Hikers love the Lundy Canyon Trail for its views of The museum is located next at the casino, located just over DESIGNATED A WILD to the historic Bridgeport AND SCENIC RIVER, the waterfalls, beaver ponds, and fall colors display. Virginia Lakes, the Nevada border overlooking courthouse, California’s Walker River carries brown, above Conway Summit, boasts access to eight alpine lakes, Topaz Lake.