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Minaret Lake

 

 



Difficulty:
hiking difficulty

Hiking difficulty


Location:
Ansel Adam Wilderness
Trailhead: Devils Posthole Trailhead
Elevation: Trailhead 7,543 ft Minaret Lake 9,843 ft
Trail Length: 16 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
Maps: USGS: Mammoth Mtn., Mt. Ritter
Pictures: Minaret Lake

Closest Town: Mammoth Lakes

Forest Information:
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Mammoth Ranger Station, Inyo National Forest
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546

760-873-2400

Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center & Ranger Station

Directions:
From Hwy 395 take Hwy 203 to the town of Mammoth Lakes. Turn right on Minaret Road and go to Mammoth Mountain Adventure Center (Main Lodge) for lextended parking and to get on the mandatory shuttle to the trailhead. Shuttle stop #6 is Devils Postpile Visitor Center.


Lodging at Mammouth Lakes

Dining at Mammouth Lakes


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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