Take the Path. Share the Path. It’s a Mammoth Thing.

August 06, 2024

Multi-use, paved paths in Mammoth Lakes are for everyone.

Mammoth Lakes has an unreal network of multi-use, paved paths built for community and visitor enjoyment. You can pedal and jog, dog walk and scooter, skate and coast. These paths are part of the Mammoth Lakes Trail System. They are awesome, and they’re for everyone.

Multi-use Paved Paths

Threading throughout town and up into the Lakes Basin, these paths take us to amazing places such as mountain lakes and meadows, parks and playgrounds, and much more. They provide access to discovering new places and meeting new people.

This network of trails is over 16 miles and includes the Town Loop, Lakes Basin Path, Shady Rest Path, and various connector paths. The multi-use path system offers great opportunities for recreation within town and provides links to soft surface trails and destinations in the Lakes Basin, the Sherwins, and Shady Rest Park.

Path Signage

Signage for these paths was designed with USFS symbols and messaging standards when the Mammoth Lakes Trail System sign program was developed. Signs are found on paved multi-use pathways and trail access nodes. There are multiple sign types used throughout the Mammoth Lakes Trail System to help you get where you need to go. These include informational and interpretive kiosks as well as various trail guides equipped with wayfinding information and maps. Simple milepost markers are also a part of the collection.

When used properly, path life is simple and enhances the enjoyment of our mountain environment. Sharing the path is a must and it’s as easy as being polite and following a few simple guidelines.

paved recreation path in forest with signage

Speed Limit

Obey the speed limit. Keep right except to pass. Alert others in front of you before passing. It’s multi-use path etiquette 101. When everyone does it, the paths run perfectly.

The speed limit is 15 mph on paved paths, but beware of blind turns and slow for oncoming traffic. And be careful with your downhill speed! When the sun goes down, be extra cautious. Stay visible with lights and reflectors.

Do Your Part and Recreate Responsibly

Additionally, you can do your part by paying attention to the following:

Avoid all roads and areas posted with closures or restrictions.
Keep dogs leashed at all times. Pick up and dispose of all dog waste on and off trails. Littering is prohibited by law.

So please be friendly, be safe, have fun and most of all, share the path. It’s a Mammoth Thing!

For more information pick up your Summer Recreation Map at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center or download it here.

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Lara Kaylor

Lara Kaylor is an outdoor enthusiast who gets her thrills from big time recreation in Mammoth Lakes where she resides with her husband and daughter. An award-winning journalist, Lara has been writing about all things Eastern Sierra since 2003.