Mammoth Lakes Basin: Access is open to hikers, snowshoers, and snowmobiles, as well as back-country skiers and riders. Beware parking at the closure gate is extremely limited at this time. There is no camping in this area until early July, as there is a deep snowpack.
The Hyden Cabin in Old Mammoth is open. Here is the link for more information
Hot Creek Fish Hatchery is open. Here is the link for more information
Mill Pond Park & Disc Golf: A great place to hang out just beyond at the bottom of the Sherwin Grade. There is an entire 18-hole disc golf course to keep you busy for hours. Got Kids? The park has an excellent playground for kids as well.
Here is the link to get a map and all the details on Mill Pond.
Laws Rail Road Museum: I recommend everyone visiting the Eastern Sierra to experience this unique museum setting. You’ll find 11 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits, including the original depot and steam locomotive, the Slim Princess. Experience what life was like over 100 years ago in Owens Valley.
Here is the link to get more information https://lawsmuseum.org/welcome-museum
Bishop City Park: Here is the link to get more information on Bishop City Park.
July 4th Holiday: The big holiday weekend will feature winter sports at Mammoth Mountains Main Lodge. These lifts are expected to be open: 1, 2, 3, and 23, along with the Panorama Gondola to the top. There will be a Summit Sunset Watch on Saturday, July 1st.
The Mountain Bike Park is not expected to be open for the Holiday due to Snow. If the weather stays warm, some lower runs could be available for mountain biking, but everything is in question at this point in time.
On July 4th, down in town at 11 AM, they have a big parade with a 5 K run that goes off at 8 AM. You will also find a very cool Art Show with many vendors down in the Footloose and Ride Aid Parking areas.
There will be July 4th Fireworks at Crowley Lake and a Small July 2nd Fireworks show at the Village at Mammoth. If you’re in Bishop, they shot off the fireworks right behind the local city park. So you can see them from most yards and businesses around downtown Bishop.
Camping by this Holiday will still be limited to elevations below about 8500 feet, with the Lake Basin above Twin Lakes still expected to have several feet of snow on the ground.
Ski Ya Later, Snowman
