A strange but beautiful lake - in the desert wasteland, with extinct volcanoes on one side and the high snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada on the other. One time the lake is deep blue and the other time it's pea green, it's salty and yet like sugar, dead and yet full of life.
September 2023
Definitely get the free tour! It explains a lot. SIgn up at the Mono Lake Committee visitor's center in Lee Vining or online. Parking is free if you have the National Park pass, leave it on the dash of your car. Otherwise three bucks, credit card only.
August 2023
This review is for South Tufa Loop Trail which was a ~0.8 miles round trip that took ~25 mins to complete.Short and easy with unique views of tufa towers and Mono Lake! Worth stopping by only if you're near Mammoth Lakes.Short video of the hike for those interested! youtu.be/2JMLkz1hyTg