TravelWhy Are So Many People Hiking This Rustic California Valley in Mammoth’s Shadow?00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA 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.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles5 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026Nov 13, 2025Feeling Right at Home in ScotlandNov 12, 2025DIYing Your Next Home Renovation? Be on Lookout for These Things That Can Derail Your ProjectNov 12, 2025Ginger Citrus Flavored Scallops With Rice and SpinachNov 12, 2025Related TopicsCaliforniatravelbackpackinghiking