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Horseshoe Lake – Twin Lakes loop from Mammoth Lakes

Horseshoe Lake – Twin Lakes loop from Mammoth Lakes

Moderate

4.7

(5764)

14,634

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Horseshoe Lake – Twin Lakes loop from Mammoth Lakes

01:33

29.6km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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After 23.4 km for 116 m

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Start point

Parking

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15.6 km

View of Twin Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views, stop and take a photo down the valley

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16.6 km

Horseshoe Lake sits at the end of Lake Mary Road and the Lakes Basin Bike Path. You can stop here for a swim or leave your bike and hike around the lake. One thing of note is that this area has an unusually high concentration of CO2 due to underground gas reservoirs, the U.S.G.S. has been monitoring the CO2 levels since the late 1980s.

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18.6 km

Lake Mamie

Highlight • Lake

This lake is found between Lake Mary and Horseshoe Lake, and is a highly popular fishing spot. Numerous picnic areas are available for visitors to enjoy the stunning views of the water. Additionally, there are vantage points offering views of Mammoth Mountain and the spillway to Twin Lakes.

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18.8 km

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is the largest lake of the over one hundred lakes that comprise the Mammoth Lakes area. The lake has a campground to the northeast and two marinas offering boat and kayak rentals.

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19.9 km

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is nestled in front of a red basalt cliff and surrounded by forest, creating a scenic setting. In the winter, the area is blanketed in snow, making it ideal for cross-country skiing.

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23.4 km

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Twin Lakes is just a few minutes drive from Mammoth Lakes. In spring a huge waterfall thunders from the mountains. The lakes are filled with trout, so it is worth taking a fishing rod.

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23.7 km

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Twin Lakes is just a few minutes drive from Mammoth Lakes. In spring a huge waterfall thunders from the mountains. The lakes are filled with trout, so it is worth taking a fishing rod.

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29.0 km

Mammoth Lakes

Highlight • Settlement

Mammoth Lakes is a popular and busy year-round tourist destination. While the town is small the area is huge and has something to offer for everyone. Skiing and snowboarding dominate during winter but the summer has everything from hiking and biking to music festivals, fishing, swimming and more.

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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

7.63 km

1.49 km

737 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

2.18 km

295 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,740 m)

Lowest point (2,340 m)

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Lake Mamie

Lake Mary

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