Cross Country Ski Trail Descriptions:
Rock Creek Rd.:Gradual uphill trail, with a few steep climbs/descents, incredible views, eight kilometers to Mosquito Flats and the head of the Little Lakes Valley in the John Muir Wilderness.
The Outhouse Trail:Steeper, narrower trail, in the forest, lots of bumps and rolls, very fun, 3 kilometers
The East Fork Loops:Relatively flat terrain perfect for skating, over 1 kilometer
The Pond Loop: Mostly groomed when conditions permit, beautiful quiet loop along flat terrain, following Rock Creek, and in dense forests and open meadows, small step-across creek crossings may be encountered depending on snowpack, 1.5 kilometers
Skating Lanes:Flat loop in open meadow perfect for skating laps with incredible scenery surrounding you, 1 kilometer
Rock Creek Lake Loop:Turn off Rock Creek Rd., and cruise along the eastern edge of Rock Creek Lake on mostly flat terrain with the occaisional rise and drop, beautiful views of the lake and Bear Creek Spire, 1.5 kilometer
Mosquitoe Flats Backcountry Ski Hut
located on the edge of the John Muir Wilderness
call us for more info and reservations.
Dogs Must Be leashed, and kept off the tracks and skating lane. Walkers and Snowshoers please stay off the track and skating lane.
A $5 Dollar per day U.S. Forest Service SnoPark permit is self-serve on-site, the grooming is provided free of charge to day users, please respect it.
Located:
Rock Creek Canyon's Cross Country Ski Trails are located 24 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, and 30 miles north of Bishop, Exit Tom's Place, and drive 6 miles up the road to the "East Fork SnoPark". Purchase a 5 dollar SnoPark permit on site for the day, or buy a seasonal permit at Tom's Place for 25 dollars. The groomed skiing starts there. Beautiful touring begins at Mosquito Flats 5 miles up from East Fork leading towards Bear Creek Spire in the Little Lakes Valley.
