Monitor Pass: Take State Rte. 89 through this east-west connector and beautiful northern Mono County.
Mono Lake's South Tufa: Take Hwy. 120 East to the South Tufa Road which ends at a well-graded parking area, interpretive kiosk, and a boardwalk down to the lake's mystical shoreline.
Parker Lake Trailhead is accessible from the June Lake Loop's north end for a perfect 4-mile round trip hike.
June Lake Loop: Rarely is the entire Loop (Hwy. 158) open in January but this year it is, providing drive-to access to beautiful Silver Lake and the frozen waterfalls above it (keep an eye out for ice climbers!).
Mammoth Lakes Basin. The cross-country ski track at Tamarack is open and 12 km of groomed trails are available. Adjacent to Tamarack's fee-based trail system is a free trail, open to all for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking the dogs (on leash) up to Lake Mary and Horseshoe Lake.
Convict Lake. An easy 3-mile hike circles the dramatic Convict Lake. Watch for snowy, icy patches on the trail. Convict Lake Resort is open for lodging and dining.
Rock Creek: South of Mammoth Lakes, the trails in this popular area are beautiful to see in winter with icy creeks and snowy lakes. Rock Creek Lodge and Tom's Place both offer winter lodging and dining.
*Hikers, always be prepared for winter conditions, no matter how clear and sunny the day begins. Mountain weather can change rapidly with unexpected drops in temperatures.
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