49 Things to do near Mono Hot Springs
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Crystal Crag
Mammoth Lakes, California
19.2 miles NA 10,100-foot granite crag above the Crystal Lakes in Mammoth Lakes with multi-pitch routes from 5.5 to 5.11a — a less-crowded alternative to nearby Yosemite and Kings Canyon.
Rock Climb
Crystal Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
19.2 miles NA 3.2-mile roundtrip Sierra day hike past Lake George, Lake Marie, and Lake Mamie, ending at Crystal Lake beneath the monolith Crystal Crag — shaded trail with room to swim, fish, or picnic lakeside.
Camp, Hike
Crowley Lake Campground
Crowley Lake, California
21.9 miles NENestled in the stunning Eastern Sierra near Crowley Lake, this BLM campground offers first-come, first-served sites for tents, RVs, and trailers with breathtaking high-desert views.
Camp
Volcom Brothers Skatepark
Mammoth Lakes, California
22.0 miles NA Mammoth Lakes skatepark with a look worth the trip — see photos courtesy of Volcom.
Skateboard
The Rock Tub Hot Springs
Whitmore Hot Springs, California
25.0 miles NERustic rock-walled geothermal tubs of varying size nestled in the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes — a rejuvenating mineral soak surrounded by pine trees and snow-capped mountains.
Hot Springs
Crowley Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
25.3 miles NEA reservoir famed for ancient volcanic columns rising from the lakebed, along with trout fishing, and stunning Eastern Sierra scenery near Mammoth Lakes.
Hike, Swim 0.4 mi
Crowley Lake Stone Columns
Mammoth Lakes, California
25.4 miles NEOtherworldly 20-foot tufa columns rising from the Eastern Sierra lakebed at Crowley Lake — a geological wonder formed over 600,000 years of calcium carbonate buildup.
Hike
Wild Willy's Hot Spring
Mammoth Lakes, California
26.7 miles NEA soaking hot spring in Long Valley's open sagebrush plain — pools range from 95°F to 105°F, with a larger deeper pool and smaller, hotter pools, reached by a 0.2-mile wooden boardwalk from the parking area.
Camp, Hot Springs
Hot Creek
Mammoth Lakes, California
27.0 miles NCLOSED. Entering the water is now prohibited at this location. A striking hot-spring creek where cold water meets hydrothermal vents — a geological spectacle worth photographing from shore, but fenced off for swimming due to dangerous temperature swings and past fatalities.
Swim 5.5 mi
Ostrander Lake
Wawona, California
35.7 miles NWAn 11.4-mile Yosemite hike to a semi-secluded swim lake surrounded by granite mountains — wildflowers, streams, and meadows in summer; open for cross-country skiing in winter via Ostrander Lodge.
Hike, Swim 2.5 mi
Chilnualna Falls
Wowana, Yosemite National Park
37.5 miles NWAn 8-mile round-trip hike in Yosemite to a lesser-known waterfall that passes through several forests and offers spring mist and creek crossings — horses and hikers share the trail.
Hike 1.7 mi
Mono Meadow
Yosemite West, Yosemite National Park
39.1 miles NWA short, lightly trafficked 3-mile round-trip hike through a wildflower meadow recovering from wildfire, offering simultaneous views of Mt. Starr King, Clarke Range, and Half Dome.
Hike 1.9 mi
Half Dome
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
39.6 miles NWA grueling 14-mile round-trip hike with 4,800 feet of gain to the summit of Half Dome, including a cable section in the final 400 feet — a permit is required and a sunrise start is essential.
Hike 0.4-2.1 mi
Illilouette Falls
Yosemite West, Yosemite National Park
40.0 miles NWA 4-mile hike starting downhill from Glacier Point to a footbridge view of Illilouette Falls — with a side trip on the quieter Panorama Trail adding Half Dome and Nevada Falls views.
Hike 3.6 mi
Lyell Canyon
Wawona, California
40.3 miles NWAn 8-mile, nearly flat hike through Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows along the Lyell Fork river, with creek crossings, Kuna Creek cascades, and backcountry quiet far from the crowds.
Hike
Elizabeth Lake
Wawona, California
40.7 miles NWA 4.8-mile hike with a 1,000-foot gain to a quiet alpine lake tucked between Cockscomb, Unicorn Peak, and Johnson's Peak in Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows backcountry.
Hike, Swim 1.9-2.9 mi
Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park
40.7 miles NWA steep, mist-soaked Yosemite staircase hike climbing 639 stone steps past Vernal and Nevada Falls — with Half Dome, Whitecap, and Mt. Broderick views from the switchbacks above.
Backpack, Hike 0.5 mi
McGurk Meadow
Yosemite National Park
41.0 miles NWA flat, 0.8-mile walk through one of Yosemite's most secluded wildflower meadows, complete with a brook and a historic 1800s cabin — few visitors, pure charm.
Hike
Element YMCA Skate Camp
Miramonte, California
41.0 miles SSkateboard near Miramonte, California
Skateboard
Mirror Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
41.1 miles NWA paved, car-free trail winds to this seasonal lake at the base of Half Dome, offering a still mirror reflection and a popular summer swimming hole.
Backpack, Hike, Swim
