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A Forest of Yellow at Mammoth Lakes

Aspen, Mammoth Lakes Basin (10/22/13) Susan Morning

Aspen, Mammoth Lakes Basin (10/22/13) Susan Morning

Edina Ingram reports, “the weather in Mammoth Lakes remains gorgeous. With daytime temperatures in the mid 60s: crisp air, bright blue skies and a forest of yellow, now is a perfect time for sightseeing, hiking or mountain biking.”  The Mammoth Lakes area is in full peak at lower elevations and past peak at higher elevations.

Aspen, Mammoth Lakes (10/22/13) Susan Morning

Aspen, Mammoth Lakes (10/22/13) Susan Morning

GO NOW! 75-100% – Mammoth Lakes (7,500′) – Fall color is peaking at Mammoth Creek, and Convict Lake, just south of Mammoth.  The trail around Convict Lake, ten minutes south of Mammoth Lakes, remains beautiful.  The aspen grove at the backside is fully vibrant. In Mammoth Lakes Basin, hike the trail ascending from the Twin Lakes parking lot to spots of great color.

Past Peak  – Above 8,000 feet – Fall color is just past peak. This includes upper regions of the Lakes Basin in Mammoth Lakes and the Devils Postpile National Monument (closes Oct. 31).