The vista offers a breathtaking view of Mammoth Lakes' siganture skyline, the Minarets, which are part of the Ritter Range. The sharp, jutting spires of the Minarets are dramatic and unwordly. Also seen are Mount Ritter at 13,157 feet (4,010 m) and Banner Peak at 12,945 feet (3,945 m), the two tallest peaks in the range.

Across the valley to the west rise the imposing granite spires of the Minarets, Mt. Ritter and Mt. Banner in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Interpretive signage and viewing tubes help to locate individual peaks. Both the Starkweather and Mountain View trails begin (or end) here, as do a number of trails leading up the ridge.

On a clear day, you can see the Ritter Range, White Mountain Range, the Minarets. and the saddle of the San Joaquin Ridge. The viewing site is right in front of the parking area. It takes about 20 minutes to drive up to the site from Mammoth. It is free to enter.

2025年1月23日 · Easy hike to see the minarets. Beautiful hike, but mostly through the forest with limited views of the mountains. Mostly shady downhill walk from MinaretVista to Mammoth Mountain Inn and back do the hill to starting point. One small snow patch in the shade on July 6th. There is snow on 4th of July.

A silhouette cutout of the Sierra skyline as well as a spotting scope style orientation table are located at the vista. Spectacular views on a clear day allow you to see all the way from the Minarets to the White Mountain Range.

Located on the Sierra Crest, Minaret Vista gives a panoramic view of Reds Meadow Valley and the surrounding Ansel Adams Wilderness. The overlook identifys peaks of the Minarets, Mount Ritter, and Banner Peak. A short nature trail and picnic area invite you to …

2024年9月12日 · Take a trek on the Minaret Vista Trail from the Mammoth Adventure Center. The relatively short (1.2 miles each way) trail does go uphill through a lodgepole pine forest for most the way, but the endless views of the San Joaquin …

Minaret Summit is a mountain pass on Highway 203 in the central Sierra Nevada. [2] The pass, lying on the Madera-Mono County border, is within the Mammoth Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest and located near Devils Postpile National Monument , Mammoth Lakes , and Mammoth Mountain .

Minaret Vista is the highest lookout point in the Mammoth Lakes area that motorists can drive to during summer months. This scenic overlook offers a panorama of the famous Minarets, the backside of Mammoth Mountain and the far-reaching Sierra landscape.

The ride to Minaret Vista is one of the classic road biking climbs in the region—short, steep, and sweet. Minaret Road (Highway 203) winds, bends, and climbs along the ski area boundary. You’ll pass the Earthquake Fault and parallel mountain bike trails as you climb higher.