Name: Minaret Vista Trail
Rating: 3.5

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This is a great short semi easy hike to the Minaret Vista great views of San Joaquin Ridge. The trail starts out behind The Mammoth Mountain Inn Follow the drive past the pool to a well marked sign the trail is in great shape straight forward trail.

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Minaret Vista Trail

“A great short trail to Minaret Vista great views of The San Joaquin Ridge. ”

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9,161' 2,792 m

8,926' 2,721 m

239' 73 m

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