TravelWhy Are So Many People Hiking This Rustic California Valley in Mammoth’s Shadow?SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintA hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail passes signs near Red's Meadow Resort & Pack Station, located at an elevation of 7,500 feet on June 21, 2022, in Mammoth Lakes, California. Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNSTribune News Service8/2/2022|Updated: 8/10/2022By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles TimesHikers dribble in to this Sierra crossroads from dawn to dusk, all sizes, ages and conditions.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.