Near Mammoth Rock Trail
The lower trailhead of the Mammoth Rock Trail off Sherwin Creek Road.
Near Mammoth Rock Trail
Looking up at Mammoth Rock--a limestone and marble formation--from the Mammoth Rock Trail.
Near Mammoth Rock Trail
The upper trailhead of the Mammoth Rock Trail off Old Mammoth Road near Mill City Mine.

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Hike Trail

Mammoth Rock Trail

4.2 (5 Ratings)
Hike beneath the iconic Mammoth Rock and take in views of the town.
2.7
mi
Distance
683
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.66mi
Distance
683ft
Elevation Gain
90ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
8,468ft
High Point
7,856ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Mammoth Rock Trail can be accessed from either end. The lower end starts from Sherwin Creek Road (0.8 mile from Old Mammoth Road). The upper end starts off Old Mammoth Road (below its intersection with Lake Mary Road). The trail contours along the mountainside, rising gently as it passes below Mammoth Rock--a limestone and marble formation. The Mammoth Rock Trail Connector and the Meadow Trail Connector both feed into the main Mammoth Rock Trail. Hikers might start from the Town Loop Trailhead or Mammoth Creek Park near the intersection of Old Mammoth Road and Mammoth Creek Road. This adds about a mile of flat hiking along Sherwin Creek Road to get to the lower trailhead.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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