Arrowhead Lake

Duck Pass Trailhead
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Arrowhead Lake
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Distance
2.25 miles
Elevation Gain
538 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

River
Lake
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
Waterfall
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Added by Gregg Boydston

Another easy lake to hike to in the Mammoth area. This has a rewarding outcome no matter the season. Views, cliff jumping, waterfalls, and great spots for just hanging out.

If you make your way to the Goldwater Campground there is plenty of parking. The trailhead you take leads to many lakes but the Duck Pass trailhead is the on you want to take.

This is a easy trail to follow and walk with very little obstacles. You follow it along for around a mile and you won't miss the lake on your left. There are a few beach like areas along the south side or trail side of the lake to chill at. If you wanted to hang by the river or go cliff jumping, you will want to keep walking until you get to the eastern edge of the lake.

The rock jump is pretty hard to miss but you will need to cross the river to get to it. I do mention this area in hopes you will know your limits and have fun safely. (There is phone signal there.)

  • You are in the wilderness area here, so respect the rules.

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Meghan White
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7/16/2025
One of the best cliff jumping spots in Mammoth! Remember your bug spray. Not a super strenuous or long hike so its great for ...
Well Maintained
Not Crowded
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
Well Marked
Easy To Park
Bathrooms
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Tyler Drake
8/17/2016
Great Mammoth Hike Close to Lake Mary
This hike is a quick hour roundtrip unless you plan to stay and jump off the rock on the south side of the lake. ...
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Andy DeGiulio
7/11/2016
Gorgeous
Easy hike and the lake is beautiful. There are lots of places all around the lake to chill. Walk around the south side, jump ...
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Allie Colbert
6/26/2016
Beautiful
If you're in mammoth, you def have to make time for this trail, not tough at all and offers amazing views of the arrowhead ...
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Mitch Krause
2/12/2016
Good Hike And Jumping Rock
The home there isn't very strenuous, but the lake is beautiful and there's a huge rock that offers a solid jumping point for those ...
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