I had asked months ago about Mammoth Lakes hikes not knowing exactly when I would be there. My hiking group has rented a 6 bedroom vacation home for 5 nights in mid August. Lake Ediza seems to be a favorite. I'm hoping there might be destinations along the way for some that don't care to hike that far. And Mammoth Mountain might be good. Can anyone tell me about the "Dragons Back" route? Maybe we could hike up that way and ride the tram down? Also thinking of a daytrip to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest for some sightseeing and a short hike. I've read about a highly rated barbeque restaurant near the turn-off on 395. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I thought we might drive over and hike Cloud's rest but some in my group are going there next week right after we go up Mt Whitney MR. Those guys are retired, unfortunately I'll be going back to work from Whitney. And "Yay!" I fimally got backpack permits for the Grand Canyon 1st week in October. John, your pics are awesome, especially on this thread
http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/40519/Mammoth_Lakes_Hikes#Post40519. You, as many are on this forum, are an inspiration. BTY I'm going to find my way to Iceberg Lake next Thursday.
