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Lee Vining

Mono Basin Visitor Center – Lee Vining, California loop from Lee Vining

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Mono County
Lee Vining

Mono Basin Visitor Center – Lee Vining, California loop from Lee Vining

Easy

5.0

(1)

7

hikers

Mono Basin Visitor Center – Lee Vining, California loop from Lee Vining

01:00

3.70km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Inyo National Forest

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Central visitor center serving the entire Mono Basin area. Usually closed in winter (Dec-Mar) with great info about Mono Lake, permits, and the trails in the adjacent Sierra Valleys between …

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2

1.97 km

The reserve was established to preserve the spectacular "tufa towers," calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. It also protects the lake surface …

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3

2.03 km

Mono Basin Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

This visitor center has info about the geologic, biologic, and human history of the Mono Basin. You'll also find restrooms, water, and hiking trails down to Mono Lake. The center …

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4

2.79 km

View of the Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

5

2.97 km

Small Machinery Museum

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

6

3.37 km

Lee Vining, California

Highlight • Settlement

Lee Vining is the gateway to Yosemite for those entering or exiting the park via Tioga Pass. This small town is well stocked and ready to deal with the hordes …

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3.70 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.92 km

1.08 km

384 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.09 km

379 m

297 m

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Highest point (2,070 m)

Lowest point (2,010 m)

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