Inyo National Forest

Exploring Mammoth: Visiting the Yellowstone-like Hot Creek Geologic Site

September 2, 2011
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A fascinating short little side-trip off historic Highway 395, just outside of Mammoth, to a beautiful geothermal hot spring and bubbling pools.

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Exploring Mammoth: Hiking to Devil’s Postpile and Rainbow Falls

August 28, 2011
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Devil’s Postpile to Rainbow Falls is the classic Mammoth area hike, featuring waterfalls, wildflowers and cool volcanic geological features. If you only have time for one hike, this is the one to do.

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Exploring Mammoth: Hiking to the Consolidated Gold Mine and Heart Lake

August 25, 2011
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A super short, scenic, kid and dog-friendly hike near Mammoth to an abandoned gold mine and a spectacular mountain lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: A short hike to Inyo Craters

July 31, 2011
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An easy short scenic 1.25 mile hike to two volcanic craters and lakes located just outside of Mammoth Lakes.

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Exploring Mammoth: Inyo National Forest Earthquake Fault walking trail

July 30, 2011
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This super short easy scenic walking trail just outside of Mammoth provides a close up look at a deep growing fissure being cut into the earth through tectonic activity.

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