Mammoth Lake Area, Memorial Weekend

[BlazingTrails]

Adventured out off the 395 stopping off at Rock Creek Lake, Shepherds Hot Springs, Crab Cooker Hot Springs and Whitney Portal.
There's plenty of BLM land to camp over night and the views are breathtaking and if you like to fish, there's a fishing hole around every corner.View attachment 100853View attachment 100854View attachment 100855View attachment 100856View attachment 100857View attachment 100858View attachment 100859View attachment 100860View attachment 100861View attachment 100862View attachment 100863View attachment 100864View attachment 100865View attachment 100866View attachment 100867View attachment 100868View attachment 100869View attachment 100870

 

[Jason_Over4Runner]

Incredible pics.

I'm heading up to Laurel Lakes for a few nights this Sunday into next week. I'm even more excited now. Any concern (safety) with just hopping into the hot springs?

 

[BlazingTrails]

Incredible pics.

I'm heading up to Laurel Lakes for a few nights this Sunday into next week. I'm even more excited now. Any concern (safety) with just hopping into the hot springs?

Hi Jason
The hot springs are amazing, but you do have to make sure it's not to hot for you before you jump in and its advised not to dunk your head under water. There's never been a case reported in the Mammoth area but there is a hot water parasite that lives in hot springs that can cause brain damage if they enter your system, so just keep your head above water and you'll be fine. The hot springs are on BLM land so you can camp right next to them and relax while watching a sunset or sunrise, have a great trip.

 

[OVERL8ND]

Looks amazing and relaxing. Love the pics! Do you happen to have GPX tracks for download?