Horseshoe Lake is located just outside the town in the Mammoth Lakes Basin at the end of Lake Mary Road and the Lakes Basin Path. From the Lake Mary Junction, travel 1.25 miles west to reach the lake. The 1.7 mile Horseshoe Lake Loop is a combination of dirt trail and paved multi-use path that circumnavigates the lake. The route circles the lake through a shaded lodgepole pine forest, and crosses a few spring creeks. The trail is relatively flat and varies in width from a few feet wide to single track. There are bridges and several easy stream crossings, meadows, picnic spots, sandy-beach access and good views of the Mammoth Crest looming above. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the trail and on the beach; and to swim in the lake.
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