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JOIN THE EASTERN SIERRA ADOPT A TRAIL PROGRAM AS A VOLUNTEER OR SPONSOR!

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

ARTS ON THE 4TH FESTIVAL - ARTIST APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Applications are open until March 15

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EASTERN SIERRA ADOPT-A-TRAIL

Ensuring our local trails, lakes and trailheads remain well-kept, safe and enjoyable, this program provides an opportunity to support our recreational resources through a financial sponsorship or volunteer stewardship.

Volunteer and Sponsor sign-ups are open now!
Volunteer sign-ups close on March 31, 2026

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TANGLE FREE WATERS

Tangle Free Waters is a program designed to reduce and remove monofilament fishing line from Eastern Sierra waterways and keep it out of landfills by means of recycling. Your contribution to this effort, either as an adopter or volunteer, is vital for sustaining our unique landscape now and for future generations.

Volunteer and Sponsor sign-ups are open now!
Volunteer sign-ups close on March 31, 2026

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SHERWINS AREA TRAILS + TRAILHEADS

In December 2022, Mammoth Lakes Recreation was awarded two grants from Sierra Nevada Conservancy totaling $1,460,000 to fund this multi-faceted project to make major updates to the Sherwin Meadows Trailhead and trails.

Visit the Project Page to learn more about the amazing update to the Sherwins Area!

SHERWINS AREA PROJECT PAGE

MEASURES R + U GRANTS

MLR is the recommending body to the Town of Mammoth Lakes for the expenditure of Special Tax Measures R & U. A large part of the recommendation is for the funds to be used as grants for projects and programs that support recreation, arts and culture.

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Swing by our online store to pick-up one of our amazing t-shirts or hats - not only does your purchase support MLR but you get to show off your love for supporting recreation, arts and culture, and mobility in Mammoth Lakes.

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View fullsize ATTENTION LOCAL AND VISITING ARTISTS!!! The 2026 Arts on the 4th Festival is confirmed for the following dates: Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5 The artist application is officially open and all are encouraged to apply! The application closes on
View fullsize Volunteer and Sponsor sign-ups are open for the Eastern Sierra Adopt A Trail and Tangle Free Waters programs! These are both amazing ways to get involved with stewardship efforts in the Eastern Sierra with MLR. Visit our website to learn more abou
View fullsize Winter in Mammoth Lakes brings miles of groomed Nordic trails, quiet forests, and countless moments of adventure—but it also relies on dedicated volunteers who help keep those experiences safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. The Mammot
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View fullsize Volunteer with the Eastern Sierra Adopt A Trail program and/or the Tangle Free Waters program! Current volunteers - make sure to respond to the email we sent you (or shoot us an email) to renew your volunteer commitment for 2026. For new volunteer
View fullsize Measure U Grant applications are closing this Friday, January 30th! Swing by our website to learn more about the application process, how to qualify, and program expectations/timeline. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to apply for funding f
View fullsize Buckeye Canyon is a local favorite to get away from the crowds. Hike among the mule ears (and maybe some cows!) in sunny Buckeye Canyon. Leaving from the Buckeye Campground, this trail can follow Buckeye Creek deep into the Hoover Wilderness, or, tur
View fullsize Measure U Grant applications are closing soon! Don't forget, the application deadline is the last Friday of January = January 30th! Swing by our website to learn more about the application process, how to qualify, and program expectations/timeline.
View fullsize Hot Creek is considered to be one of the best fly fisheries in the country. Its winding creek is known for being exceptionally challenging, but very rewarding. Full of large and wily brown trout anglers travel from all over the world to test their me
View fullsize The Upper and Lower Lakes Basin Path is one of the many amazing ways to explore Mammoth Lakes! Please join us in showing some love to the awesome sponsors and volunteers with the Eastern Sierra Adopt A Trail program that help take care of this popul
View fullsize MLR has scheduled two Measure U Application Openhouses to go over the process in general, to give specifics about what we will be looking for in 2026 applications, and to answer any questions you may have. Stop by anytime! This is a great opportunit
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