Mammoth Lakes: Rainbow Ridge Road
Few places in California’s Eastern Sierra have a history as closely tied to volcanism as Rainbow Ridge Road near Mammoth Lakes. The road lies close to the Long Valley Caldera, a vast volcanic depression whose eruptions shaped the terrain around Mammoth Lakes. The Sierra Nevada rises to the west, while conifer woodland and exposed volcanic ground characterize this part of Inyo National Forest. Mammoth Lakes began as a mining settlement in the late 19th century and later developed into a mountain resort. Mammoth Mountain ski area remains central to the area’s modern identity, amid recreation areas, forest and protected mountain country.
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Tucked along the eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes is a place whose character is shaped by high-altitude volcanic terrain and deep winter snow. Mammoth Mountain rises immediately southwest of town, while the Mammoth Lakes Basin holds a chain of alpine waters including Lake Mary, Lake Mamie and Twin Lakes. The area sits close to the Long Valley Caldera, one of California’s most prominent volcanic landscapes. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, operating since 1953, has made the town a major base for skiing and snowboarding as well as summer hiking, cycling and fishing. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra.
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