Mammoth Trail Running Trip

Our weekend begins Thursday morning as we leave Orange County and make our way toward the Eastern Sierra. Before heading into Mammoth, we'll make our first stop at Convict Lake for an easy shakeout run around the lake, surrounded by some of the most iconic mountain views of the weekend.

From there, we'll head into Mammoth and settle into our home for the next few days. For anyone looking for a few extra miles, we'll have an optional evening run on the Uptown Downtown Singletrack Loop before coming back together for our first chef prepared dinner and a look at the adventures ahead.

After breakfast together, we'll head out for our first full morning on the trails. Today's adventure takes us through the forests and volcanic landscape surrounding Inyo Craters and Lower Deadman Campground, with separate options for runners and hikers to explore the area at their own pace.

Runners will head deeper into the trails around Lower Deadman, with the freedom to choose their distance and turn back whenever it feels right. Whether you want the full route or a shorter morning in the mountains, the goal is to keep the experience safe, adventurous, and fun. Our hiking group will explore the Inyo Craters Loop before everyone heads back for an afternoon of rest and another chef prepared dinner together that evening.

We saved one of Mammoth's most beautiful adventures for our final big day on the trails. After breakfast, we'll head into the Lakes Basin and make our way toward Duck Pass and Pika Lake, passing a collection of alpine lakes surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain scenery of the weekend.

Both runners and hikers will take on the same trail, with the freedom to choose the distance that feels right for them. Those going the full distance will climb toward Duck Pass and Pika Lake before making their way back down through the Lakes Basin. It's a challenging final adventure, but one that rewards every mile with incredible views.

We'll finish the day back at our home in Mammoth, where we'll come together for one last chef prepared dinner and celebrate an unforgettable weekend in the mountains.

Just like that, our Mammoth weekend comes to an end. For anyone looking to squeeze in one last adventure before heading home, we'll meet at 6:00 AM for an optional sunrise run on Mammoth Rock Trail, taking in sweeping views of the Eastern Sierra and Mammoth Lakes one last time.

For those looking for something shorter, there will also be an option for a quick 5K on the Uptown Downtown Singletrack Loop. Both runs are completely optional, so feel free to sleep in, enjoy a slow morning at basecamp, or grab some coffee before we pack up and make our way back to Orange County.