Mammoth Lakes CA Top 16 Things To Do, Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile, Mammoth Mountain

[@yeticusrex1661]

Over 50 years of Mammoth trips over my lifetime, I have done everything you have laid out here. When I was a kid back in the 70s, you could walk INSIDE the Earthquake Fault, with a tour guide. Old Mammoth Town site was pretty cool too. We found a lot of square nails there when we were kids, and I will return those nails to the visitor's site next time I go up there. I had just found them tucked away in a box, from about 45 years ago. The ghost town of Bodie, is definitely worth the drive and about 2-3 hours there. Mammoth Falls below Twin Lakes is also great to hang out at. But Rainbow Falls is the best. Hiking from Agnew Meadows down to Minaret Falls and then onto Devil's Postpile is a great hike, mostly downhill, and along the Middle Fork of the San Jaquin River, and catch the bus to take you back up. Another great hike is from Horseshoe Lake, to McCleod Lake, Mammath Pass, Twin Cinder Cones to Red's Meadow, is another mostly downhill hike, with a bus to take back up. That is just off the top of my head...

[@JJONNYREPP]

Mammoth Lakes CA Top 16 Things To Do, Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile, Mammoth Mountain. 25.11.24. sounds like the mosquitoes would drive you crazy?

[@yeticusrex1661]

@@JJONNYREPP Certain months and/or wet months will get the mosquitos up and about...sometimes I can fend them off easily with repellent, but there are exceptions. I remember fishing at Sotcher Lake on my 13th birthday back in 1976, and even though I caught 13 trout (Coincidence?!?), I caught about 1300 mosquito bites....I think that was the worst of it.

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@yeticusrex1661 Comments on ‘Mammoth Lakes CA Top 16 Things To Do, Rainbow Falls, Devils Postpile, Mammoth Mountain’. 25.12.24. I surmise with that kinda caper you'd have been irate with that kinda insect interaction. It must be murder with the reindeer herds up north. I surmise Sammi punk rock will bd horrendous due to the constant irritants of cold, same old faces, psychological isolation, Mosquito swarms and an ad hoc postal service...

[@cleasbymusic]

Very Good. Our family spent vacations in Mammoth Lakes back in the early 60's, driving up from L.A. This was a walk down memory lane for me. I knew all the spots and enjoyed seeing a big part of my past in California. Thank You.

[@davidrivas6412]

Thank you! I'm planning on going there this summer

[@annjewhorton5809]

Great video. Be careful about swimming in Lake Mary as it is part of the drinking water for the area. It is a no swimming area for Lake Mary and Twin Lakes. June Lake and Convict Lakes have great swimming areas.

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks, I did see that in my research

[@dianalee3059]

Swimming in Lake Mary is not allowed

[@carsongrogan2]

I swam there yesterday and there are no signs saying that. I have swam there for years and never have been told not to or I can’t.

[@DSwann31]

What about Bodie!! Amazing adventure for the whole family as this ghost town is full on history with acres to explore

[@lisaknottsberryfan7982]

Used to live up there and dogsledding is my second favorite activity after skiing.

[@joanlenhard82]

Your time creating this video, Josh was well thought out and very creative 😀 Thank you very much; appreciated very much

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks so much for your support! These comments keep me motivated to make more 🙏

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Excellent place and wonderful photography, very useful comments, thank you for sharing beautiful video 👌👌👌

[@wordwizeworld]

Great video! I was worried about finding the path up there so this helped a lot!

[@angelar1500]

Great info! As a non- athletic type, a guide as to the level of huffing and puffing for the hikes would be appreciated.

[@ronmcmartin4513]

There are many parking lots near to the sights. Walk along the lakes' shore. Hot Creek is a short(1/4 mile) but steep path. Remember, you're at 8000 feet(2500 meters), so you get tired quickly. Also, you can rent Electric Bicycles, if you want to ride around town, or leave the car parked.

[@gamrkidd]

I’ve been to a mono lake june lake convict lake and lake Mary here .. and I would say probably the easiest hike I’ve done here was convict lake loop.. it is basically flat the entire hike it just goes around the entirety of the lake about 2.3 miles i would recommend that for a simple yet enjoyable hike

[@pieceofwork99]

Leaving for Mammoth Lakes in the morning. Thank you for creating this video. I am looking forward to this trip now!

[@Betonrg]

You are so Lucky.

[@josecamarenajr3423]

Great video 👍. I'm only missing Wild Willy's Hot Spring. Need to check that out next time I'm there. I would also add the hike to Inyo Craters to your list.

[@sunmoon7686]

This is great guide and have tremendous information! Will visit Mammoth Mountain next winter, and this is a great addition to visit.

[@walshjoy51]

Our family has been vacationing in Mammoth for almost 40 years, you nailed it. We camp 🏕 in the Post Pile area!

[@mel-hz4vu]

Planning a trip to mammoth lake next week! Cannot wait to go after this video 😍

[@j_1mmy175]

taking a vacation on Labor Day weekend at the twin lakes campground this year. Thank you so much for this video

[@Active_Tours]

@Boulder Jim glad you found it useful. Twin lakes is by far my favorite campground in Mammoth. Enjoy and 🙏 for the support

[@Moveforlife-1]

Wow this place looks amazing wanting to stay somewhere near Yosemite and sequoia national park . May have to spend few days exploring this place two . Can you rent bikes to do the kondola ride back down . Kind regards

[@terrysmethers7476]

Thanks for the video. I've been to most of the places you mentioned. I used to live on the western side of the Sierra's and took the Tioga Pass to get to Mammoth. What a beautiful beginning to our trip.

[@geopin7672]

I haven’t been there in 40 years as a kid I’m missing out,going this year for sure Excellent video 👌👌

[@Active_Tours]

do it! let me know what your fav thing to do is when you get back!

[@annedugaw3484]

Thanks so much! This was really helpful! I really appreciate how concise and organized your video was!

[@bigjj974]

You are so right I have experienced 15 of the 16 places that you showed are they are fantastic.

[@Active_Tours]

Which one are you missing? Hope you get to go again soon

[@MostafaAbdelrehim]

hey thanks for the video, just simple question, can we do bbq there using charcoal grills?

[@dianalee3059]

The Mammoth Scenic Loop is glorious in the fall

[@johngill5175]

seriously awesome video! Thanks for making it!!!!!!

[@maryleefritts2214]

Thank you so much! We're going to Mammoth later this month, and your video provides us with lots of great ideas for our adventure there!

[@lonewolffullmoon]

My playground for 3 decades thanks for your amazing video! I went down memory lane!!!

[@Active_Tours]

It's amazing right. You're so lucky to live there

[@UNPAVEDTV]

Awesome guide! I would say the Crowley Lake Columns are also worth checking out. The eroding beach of the lake reveals dozens of seeming random stone columns that you would swear must be man made, but they are a totally naturally formation!

[@johneason6540]

Great job. Im saving it so I can pan a trip to explore. Enjoy your presentation style also. Thanks 😊

[@Active_Tours]

Hope you get to explore soon

[@chanceshay219]

Very helpful video. Thanks for the guidance!

[@mrgriffey6026]

What are some great spots to visit for July? I plan on driving and spending 3-4 days in Mammoth. And what do you recommend for lodging?

[@mrgriffey6026]

Yosemite is only a 2-3 hour drive away, but $40 per car. Start early from Mammoth(7-8AM). Stop at Tuolumne(Too-all-o-me) Meadows and Olmstead Point near Tenaya(Ten-eye-ah) Lake on your way. Rainbow falls is not as great with the drought in 2022

[@gust6765]

Josh thanks for making this video. What month(s) are best to do all these activities, excluding skiing.

[@Active_Tours]

It’s pretty great up there in the late spring and fall. Summer too but it can get hot and smoky

[@gust6765]

Thanks

[@tshaavntujntsig609]

Awesome video and very informative . Thank you!

[@keangfamily]

Excellent information and tour of the landscape. Thank you

[@TrekkingwithMikeandDeb]

Can't wait with so many choices, Thanks!

[@irishman3375]

Really enjoyed it Josh, thanks for all the effort you put in. I'm going to spend time, camp, bikepack around Tahoe this summer, Cheers

[@Active_Tours]

Takes a ton of work to do all this but your comments make all the difference. Thanks for watching!

[@alexanderloadsmanthefirebu3753]

REALLY GREAT VIDEO I BEEN TO RAINBOW FALLS AND JUNE LAKE AND HORSESHOE LAKE ALSO THE DEVILS POSTPILE

[@emilyanderson4875]

duuuuuuude, if youve been to mammoth that many times and dont have Schatts bakery on your MUST see list, you arent doing Mammoth right!! LOVE all these spots, and have a long list to go to bcuz as much as I LOVE skiing and snow, my parents only took ski vacays cuz my step dad aint the camping type, so annoying! Now I want to get out and just be in a tent and find all the camping with creeks, rivers and Lakes you can swim or hike in!! Great video, but ya you HAVE to go to and add Schatts!! theres the one In Bishop too!

[@ronmcmartin4513]

Get there early for the Day-Old rack.

[@Active_Tours]

I'm saving Schatt's for my Bishop video. I can honestly say I've never been to the one in Mammoth

[@Biz_Bane]

The bishop one is better TBH.

[@susanciaramella9488]

Use to live there, it's such a beautiful mountain town! Small but beautiful. Lots of rich people live there, in the town of Mammoth Lakes.

[@sitdownandvibewithme3981]

Going to mammoth next month, going to try a few of these the 4 days I’ll be there !! We were going to try and do dispersed camping since all the campsites are full, have any suggestions ?

[@bballerforever]

Thanks for the videos. Good POV shots, especially lines the lake views

[@Active_Tours]

Thx I like doing those fun POV shoots

[@michaelangelos5117]

Hi. One that you missed is the Crestview rest stop. You can get water refills and there's a bathroom. And there is also internet access believe it or not. Another thing I like to do in Mammoth is take my Jeep around the backcountry. And, the dispensary in town is indispensable.

[@Active_Tours]

Great point! I’ve spent many nights in that rest stop. Just recently on my way to Lake Tahoe

[@ronmcmartin4513]

@Michael A--I like the Rest Area between Big Pine & Independence. A picnic lunch at the little creek in early summer. It's 10 degrees cooler & most don't even know it's there! Crestview is closed in the winter.

[@miguelsalas6082]

Thanks for your awesome advice Josh!

[@yoy58913]

You rock man!!. Thanks for this awesome video.

[@Active_Tours]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dianalee3059]

Great video, thank you!! I love Mammoth so much. Moving there this summer!

[@aceyorba]

make sure to visit Inyo Craters off the scenic loop rode

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks fo the tip! I’ve booked marked it fo my next trip

[@ntlanh8891]

Thank you for your sharing. Very useful ❤️

[@Active_Tours]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@dianalee3059]

Great video thanks. I love Mammoth so much!

[@motoscootin]

This is amazing. Thank you for all the wonderful info. You have me very motivated to go to Mammoth now. I would love to see a video on the Lake Tahoe area.

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks @CoreyDoesIt! Your channel looks great too, cool tiny house!

[@Tamara7x]

I loved this 😍🙏

[@RelaxingRivian]

thanks.. first time visiting the area.

[@dd_mmt2853]

Nice job...Lake Mamie (may-mee) and I'd say that since you included Mono Lake, right there is the Eastern entrance to Yosemite via highway 120 which could be your #17

[@LH095]

So impressed with your video, I just subbed.

[@Active_Tours]

Thank you so much!!! hope you get to visit soon!

[@michaelblekherman6260]

George Lake has a sick rock jumping spot. Probably around 10-15 feet for the thrill seekers

[@liamkuperman6760]

George lake or lake George? Lake George is the one next to Lake Mary and is way closer than George lake which is 50mi away

[@michaelblekherman6260]

@@liamkuperman6760 the one close to lake mary

[@dd_mmt2853]

@@michaelblekherman6260 Head to Skelton Lake for a real jump off spot...

[@OriginalCelticFreckles]

Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring video. Now I'm so excited to schedule a trip there with my son. Looks like it could be so healing!

[@Active_Tours]

Hope you both enjoy it

[@OriginalCelticFreckles]

@@Active_Tours thank you...

[@RoseGold718]

Awesome! So much to do. Where does one begin? I’d love to go hiking but honestly never have. Where would you recommend and when’s the best time of the year to go?

[@Finsup561]

Great job on your research!

[@agm6095]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to makes this. I will have to visit the area.

[@Active_Tours]

Please do! Go explore Mammoth and tell me how you like it. Thanks for your support!

[@martaalvarez7632]

Great video!! Please respond by naming all the lakes where you can rent a kayak so I can select the lake I most like where I will be able to do some kayaking. -Thanks!!

[@michellerenee9746]

So so EXCITED! My kids & I are headed up for the first time and staying through to the 4th of July holiday. We will be staying 3-days. We don’t even know where to begin to plan our days here other than the fireworks show Sunday on Crowley Lake and Mammoth Brewery abd of course seeing beautiful Lake June! Help, pointers, tips, please, etc. . . ☺️🙏🏼

[@Active_Tours]

Hope you enjoy your time in mammoth! Hit up a few good hikes and relax on the lake.

[@Mentow9]

Wow! Lots and lots of snow. New friend here. 😊

[@CyntheaFireFairy42]

I worked for Mammoth Mountain 1980-83. One of the best three years of my life. I wish I had never come back to the flatlands.

[@Mountainvibzzs]

How come you left Iva Bell Hot Springs out? That is a must see, if you can make it. Ha!

[@wei-weichen9540]

This is great!! Thank you so much

[@desertlogic222]

Thanks. Lots of great info! 👍

[@kokohk]

Lake Crowley is cool too!

[@Eventwow]

Hot creek, Before 2004 you could swim there. I did that every weekend.

[@jliverty]

3:26 name of trail? and how to get the permit on this trail for backpack and camp?

[@Active_Tours]

That's Duck Pass Trail. Here's my video on that one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3utZHyCl8qGbJI

[@jliverty]

@@Active_Tours got it thanks!

[@jliverty]

when you hiked at cottonwood lakes trail, can you tell me when you request the permit that time and also when was your backpacking start date?

[@JSJoyingSelf]

Thank you! I’m excited for a trip there!

[@Active_Tours]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@timandfin]

This was super helpful, thanks and keep up the great videos!

[@Active_Tours]

Glad it helped! Thanks for supporting!

[@MRIMan]

Awesome video thanks

[@cristiansoutside]

Super amazing video!

[@Active_Tours]

Thank you 🙏

[@kenzieeSSS]

I live in mammoth it’s amazing!

[@DudenamedAlexx]

Hi what is the shot walk to get to a falls? I have a 10 year old kits not sure if is long wall

[@kenzieeSSS]

@@DudenamedAlexx it’s like a4 mile walk but it doesn’t feel that long

[@kayakingmania9361]

Any off-roading trails?

[@gutrzzara9621]

Hi did you this trip in one day? Im planning for a 2 days night stay. Any suggestion where to go first if im coming from LA. Thanks i like your channel.

[@Active_Tours]

Hey there, I made this video over 4 or 5 weekend trips to Mammoth. There’s tons to do. If you’re camping my favorite is twin lakes and if you’re Airbnbing you really cant go wrong it’s a small town and you can easily get around. Enjoy

[@yentruong3623]

In general, is it crowdes in summer?

[@Active_Tours]

It’s busy on holidays weekends but otherwise you can find some solitude

[@supremegamerxdx9455]

Yea like he said really busy on holidays summer it’s packed but not to packed you know you can do you thing like mountain biking visit places go Into the lakes btw cold water.

[@freyafoxmusic]

Great video

[@katomiler843]

Nice work. Great post.

[@Active_Tours]

🙏 hoping to do one in Lake Tahoe, Zion, Bryce and Arches later this year

[@katomiler843]

@@Active_Tours Cool. I used to live in Mammoth, on Old Mammoth Road, with about 6 other guys in a big old house. Tennis club across the street? I slept under the dining table. They all worked ski patrol. June Lake, Twin Lakes, Convict Lake. Stunningly beautiful area, especially after new snow, about 2AM, full moon. Pure magic. Cyclist's paradise. Got u on my playlist.

[@noelchow1222]

How long were there? 1 or 2 weeks

[@ingeforman6140]

Where is the best to see the fall foliage?

[@ronmcmartin4513]

It's mostly Aspen. On the road to Rock Creek Lake(20 miles, half-way to Bishop). Closer to Mammoth is Convict Lake, then McGee Creek. MUST be there between 8-10AM. Tough to predict, but mostly in October.

[@michaellee1688]

I’ve been wanting to go to mammoth this year. Loved the video man, keep up the good work. I just subbed and can’t wait for new videos.

[@Active_Tours]

@michael lee 🙏 mammoth is great you should definitely go exploring. Thx for the support I’m hoping to do video on Tahoe, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches and Moab still this year 🙌 so look for videos on that by end of year

[@Weenpuncher]

Great video!

[@Sunshine74444]

Awesome. ✌🏽🙌🏽🙏🌅

[@ericmorris3509]

How long do you recommend ppl should stay at mammoth lake?

[@Active_Tours]

I could easily live there and not get bored. But if you’re outdoorsy, for a first visit I recommend 3 days 2 nights enjoy

[@andreapierson8727]

Do you know the address to Rainbow Lake the 1.6 mile one? :) I've only found the one that's 6 miles round trip! Thanks so much new subscriber!!

[@Active_Tours]

Yes, (37.6140513, -119.0766186) is the coordinates. It’s stop 9 on the shuttle map. Enjoy!

[@ronmcmartin4513]

@Andrea--Walk from and Back to Devil's Postpile parking lot(by bus or car). That's worth seeing. Then to the end(Red's Meadow), to save 3 miles.

[@alee0294]

I'm going in a couple weeks with my kids. What are the best areas for children to swim in?

[@Active_Tours]

It’s still pretty cold up there at the moment. I’d go to wet willies hot spring. Enjoy

[@SENDIT365]

June lake

[@kaydino.1537]

Hi everyone I have a trip booked there for August and I'm a bit scared about it being canceled due to a fire. Is that something to worry about or am being paranoid?

[@CNJOE1]

I was there last weekend no issues at that time.

[@kkprincess5867]

Hot spring

[@lisaliddicoat6175]

Yes ! My favorite too as I have 9 spinal fracture from a accident. Yes please.

[@Tr1gg3rHappy818]

Can you camp out at June Lake Beach? Do you pay to get in? Never been there! Any info would be greatly appreciate it. Thanks

[@Active_Tours]

Camping at June Lake beach is $22 a night and it’s fantastic! Day use is free to park enjoy!

[@Tr1gg3rHappy818]

@@Active_Tours thank you for the reply brotha! Been dying to get some info lol heading out there soon. So camping at the actual beach spot is allowed? 👍🏼

[@Active_Tours]

Camping is just off the beach not directly on it. Enjoy

[@Tr1gg3rHappy818]

@@Active_Tours 🙏🏼awesome thank you

[@ballislife323]

I like the Rainbow fall and I like Lake Mary

[@dianalee3059]

Convict Lake is stunning

[@Mentow9]

Beautiful lakes i love this video. 💕😊

[@Active_Tours]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisward4576]

Videos like this on KZbin is what has led to the downgrade of that whole area, SkiWest Corporation has taking a toll that will never be repaired R.I.P Mammoth Lakes

[@papaburf7275]

I knew these videos would cause the place to fall into ruins. Damn these videos!

[@chrisward4576]

@@papaburf7275 🤑

[@abeso7896]

It’s an excellent video, but it would’ve been nice if you had mentioned the lakes that are swimmable this is very important for parents that traveling with her with their kids.

[@hungpham]

Awesome. Thank you really appreciate it.

[@Active_Tours]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SkepticCyclist]

1) Ski 2) Hike 3) Mountain Bike 4) Bike Ride 5) - 16) Repeat the first four three more times

[@henrycuellar4128]

You put mammoth brewery but don’t leave out the new Distant Brewing that’s up on Old mammoth road near vons! Lol

[@Active_Tours]

I’ll be up there in a few days. I’ll definitely check it out

[@henrycuellar4128]

@@Active_Tours same I’ll be there this coming sun-tue lol

[@donroberts1626]

Thank you!

[@Active_Tours]

You're welcome!

[@donroberts1626]

Sure has changed, the 70's were great there.

[@Active_Tours]

Oh wow I wish I had seen it in the 70’s. Thanks for your support

[@pavithraherath1382]

Beautiful

[@runnerfromjupiter]

Abc7news said mammoth is gonna get snow on cinco de mayo Saturday morning 2024 🍻