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Horseshoe Lake – Duck Pass Trailhead loop from Twin Lakes

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Horseshoe Lake – Duck Pass Trailhead loop from Twin Lakes

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5.0

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Horseshoe Lake – Duck Pass Trailhead loop from Twin Lakes

01:15

17.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.76 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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337 m

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Twin Lakes is just a few minutes drive from Mammoth Lakes. In spring a huge waterfall thunders from the mountains. The lakes are filled with trout, so it is worth taking a fishing rod.

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4.97 km

Horseshoe Lake

Highlight • Lake

Horseshoe Lake sits at the end of Lake Mary Road and the Lakes Basin Bike Path. You can stop here for a swim or leave your bike and hike around …

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6.21 km

View of Twin Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views, stop and take a photo down the valley

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9.58 km

Duck Pass Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Duck Pass trail climbs the forested hillside behind Coldwater Campground and goes past Arrowhead, Skelton, and Barney lakes before going over Duck Pass. A side trail to Emerald Lake offers …

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11.2 km

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is nestled in front of a red basalt cliff and surrounded by forest, creating a scenic setting. In the winter, the area is blanketed in snow, making it ideal for cross-country skiing.

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12.4 km

Lake Mary

Highlight • Lake

Lake Mary is the largest lake of the over one hundred lakes that comprise the Mammoth Lakes area. The lake has a campground to the northeast and two marinas offering boat and kayak rentals.

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12.6 km

Lake Mamie

Highlight • Lake

This lake is found between Lake Mary and Horseshoe Lake, and is a highly popular fishing spot. Numerous picnic areas are available for visitors to enjoy the stunning views of …

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14.9 km

Lakes Basin Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lakes Basin Path runs for roughly 5.5 miles between the town of Mammoth Lakes & the lakes from which the names derive. Hikers, bikers, and runners all make frequent …

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

4.14 km

3.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.06 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,780 m)

Lowest point (2,610 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

21°C

8°C

11 %

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Horseshoe Lake – Duck Pass Trailhead loop from Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes

Horseshoe Lake

View of Twin Lakes

Duck Pass Trailhead

Lake Mary

Lake Mary

Lake Mamie

Lakes Basin Path

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