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Sky High Over Mammoth

Rainbow Falls, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

Agnew Lake, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

Twin Lakes, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

Mammoth Lakes Basin (9/25/18) Josh Wray

In a week, Mammoth Lakes has transitioned from Patchy to Peaking. And, Mammoth Lakes color spotter Josh Wray was sky high over it.

To see it all, he rode an exhilarating scenic flight with SkyTime Helicopter Tours out of the Mammoth Airport. Then, returned to earth to hike with a friend around lakes and along trails that are natural boulevards through bright yellow arbors of rustling aspen leaves.

Josh reports that fall color has matured quickly and though it will likely remain good for at least another week, we’re declaring Mammoth Lakes as a GO NOW! destination and the Rainbow Falls trail as this week’s Hike of the Week.

This is big country. Hikes can vary from heart thumping to easy romantic strolls. Josh recommends, “Head up to Lake George an hour after sunrise for the best light.”  Or do as Josh did and get above it all on a helicopter tour. Anyway you experience Mammoth, it’s a 360-degree adventure. 

Mammoth Lakes Basin (8,000′ and Up!) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW! 

Lake George, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

Aspen, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

Rainbow Falls, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake George, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray

Rainbow Falls, Mammoth Lakes (9/25/18) Josh Wray