Shady Rest & Inyo Craters Special Study - 2020

Project Description: In an effort to engage with Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) activities and facilities in the Shady Rest/Inyo Craters sub-region, the Town of Mammoth Lakes applied for and was awarded a three-year planning grant from the California State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division Grant Program in 2020. The Town of Mammoth Lakes, in partnership with Inyo National Forest - Mammoth Ranger District and Mono County, is using the California OHV planning grant funds for on-the-ground planning and environmental review (NEPA/CEQA) in order to optimize existing OHV trail facilities and to consider enhanced opportunities for trails in the Shady Rest/Inyo Craters sub-region. Proliferating user-created trails, lack of clear wayfinding information, and other public feedback indicate the area will benefit from systematic improvements. By enhancing the existing OHV trail network and devising new OHV trail facilities, this effort aims to mitigate resource concerns while providing a more enjoyable and safer experience for OHV users including motorcycles, quads, e-bikes, side by sides and 4X4s. This effort may also provide better access for camping, fishing, hiking, trail running, horseback riding, climbing, and mountain biking.

Last updated December 29, 2020