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June Lake is a census-designated place in Mono County, California. It is located against the southern rim of the Mono Basin, 12.5 miles (20 km) south of Lee Vining, at an elevation of 7654 feet (2333 m).
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1. Mammoth Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 962 reviews
A variety of late spring and early summer terrain is available for first-time beginners and double diamond pursuers.
Reviewed By bklyn56 - Westford, Massachusetts
Mammoth lives up to its name. The mountain is a Goliath. It is a year-round destination. Ski it in the winter, mountain bike it in the summer. Be sure to visit Devil's Postpile, Rainbow Falls, and Minaret Vista.
2. June Lake Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Scenic, winding road running through mountains and around three lakes. A popular fishing area.
Reviewed By chela9992503 - Riverside, California
First time in June Lake located just out of Mammoth lake. It was fun for the kids playing in the water. The water was cold but when you start to move around it goes away. You can camp there or just go swimming which it was free. But if you want to stay you have to pay. The beach sand has lots of little rocks which is better if you take water shoes. You can rent and take your boat to ride on the lake. The lake was really busy and hard to found parking, but we had fun.
3. Gull Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel A - Beijing, China
We had a “freedom road trip” whereby we were on the road and stopped at every place we thought looked interesting, beautiful and exciting. We saw this magnificent looking area and so we just stopped and checked out the place. We went for a short 2 mile walk (it wasn’t that short for me lol) but relatively short and just really admired this place for its cleanliness and respect for mother earth. You will enjoy your stop here. Just follow along a path and enjoy every moment of it. This is a place we will return for at length and not just a couple of hours in the future.
4. Mono Lake Committee
Overall Ratings
5 based on 117 reviews
The Mono Lake Committee is a 16,000 member non-profit citizens group, dedicated to protection and restoration of the Mono Basin ecosystem and educating the next generation. The Committee’s Information Center & Bookstore provides: books, maps, educational exhibits about Mono Lake, Mono Lake gear, gifts and cards by local artisans, educational toys, and information about lodging, dining, and local services. Additionally, the award-winning HD film “The Mono Lake Story” is featured in the store’s Theater & Gallery as well as rotating art exhibits. The staff is knowledgeable about Mono Lake and the surrounding area and is happy to provide information about great activities to enjoy during your visit to the Mono Basin. The storefront patio is a great place to hydrate, relax, meet friends, take in the scenery, or watch the incredible sunsets. During the summer, Committee staff and volunteers provide guided interpretive walks in the Mono Basin and canoe tours on Mono Lake. Open all year!Fall/Winter/Spring Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.Summer Hours: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Reviewed By grubs - lancashire
Mono Lake is a massive saltwater lake in the middle of nowhere. The committee work hard to keep it as nature intended including the fauna and wildlife. For years the committee has been fighting with officials who want to use the water in the lake to supply homes in the Los Angeles area. A compromise had been reached. You can learn about the history of Mono Lake and th ongoing battles. Very interesting.
5. Parker Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By roadtrip_ken_2017 - Oakland, California
Pretty easy hike with moderate elevation gain to a beautiful Eastern Sierra lake. The lake was beautiful and the route featured sections through the forest and (mostly) more open brushland typical of the area. Was hoping to see more wildflowers after the wet winter but did not see many along this trail. The lake was beautiful, a nice payoff after a fairly short hike. The main downside was having to go through swarms of mosquitoes as we approached the lake, though fortunately far fewer once we got to the shore. Got 6 bites even with repellent on. Have to say that I've always been a mosquito target - my hiking buddy didn't get bitten at all. If you can avoid the bugs, it's a pleasant half-day hike.
6. June Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
A resort offering great skiing, snowboarding and other snow play recreation in this quiet nook of the High Sierra.
Reviewed By Jonaleen A - Port of Los Angeles, CA
When it was windy and snowing at Mammoth, I decided to take the half-hour drive over to June Mountain, hoping to find some better conditions. I skied there last year and had a great experience, so I wanted to make a return visit. For some reason, this particular resort did not seem to get as much snow as many of the others in the Sierras. Consequently, the slopes did not appear to be in good shape and they also had to shut the whole place down due to severe weather concerns.
7. Devils Postpile National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 818 reviews
This obscure part of the National Park System features unique basalt rock formations.
Reviewed By NeoNorth
Devils Postpile is a really unique thing to see. It is an easy hike so outdoor enthusiasts of all levels shouldn't have too hard of a time. It is a lot bigger than I thought it would be when I actually saw it in person.
Travelers Tip: Remember to bring water and a day bag with a first aid kit, etc. Regardless of the length or difficulty of a hike, it is always important to have what you need in case of an accident.
Overview: I would recommend to a friend.
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8. Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By sunshinelover978 - Wrexham, United Kingdom
Wonderful rock formations reflected in the still waters of the salt lake. A well laid out walk around the reserve with explanation of the geology and environment on interpretation boards.
9. June Lake Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By supermic - amersfoort
we did lake June on our tour from Las Vegas to San Francisco. Lake June is the ideal place to spend the night before entering yosemite np through the tioga pass entrance, which is not so crowdy in high season compared to the traffic jams at the west side. Meanwhile you can enjoy your stay at this beautifull lake and pass your time by renting a boat, pontoon or kayak. There is also a launch ramp available at the marina. Lake speed limit is 10 mph.
10. June Lake Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Richard P - Bristol, United Kingdom
This was the main reason we came to June Lake and it didn't dissapoint. There were a wide selection of their beers on tap and the staff were enthusiastic about the beer.
The beers were good but I didn't find one that blew me away.
The bar doesn't do food and when we arrived at 3pm on a Sunday the food truck in the lot had sold out.
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