From the short, challenging climbs of the Owens River Gorge to the walls in Yosemite and Sierra peaks, climbers find many rock climbing opportunities. Test your skills on the Climbing Rock at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park or try the Challenge Ropes Course. The Junior Ropes Course is perfect for little kids who wish to pursue this unique sport. Information and maps are available at the front desk. Experienced guides and instructors are available.
Mono Lake stretches eastward.
This is a salt water inland sea where migrating birds rest each year. The best access to this lake is at South Tufa, off Highway 120, east. Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center is north of Lee Vining on Highway 395. Kayak tours on Mono Lake are quite popular. It is just north of Mammoth off the Mammoth Scenic Loop.