Inyo National Forest

Inyo National Forest
Inyo National Forest in the Eastern Sierra of California has some easy and some accessible trails and boardwalks such as the Nunatak Tioga Tarns Trail and the Convict Lake Loop Trail.  Thanks to Debra Schweizer for letting me know about them.  The 1,903,381 acre Inyo National Forest includes many of California’s iconic locations such as Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes, the John Muir Wilderness, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
Phone 760-873-2400  Here is their website.    Visitor Guide

Mono Lake Ranger District
Wheelchair Accessible?  Nunatak Tioga Tarns Trail  0.5 mile  There are interpretive signs along this trail.  Ms Schweizer writes that it may have been ADA compliant when it was originally built but has not been maintained.  She has seen wheelchair users on it, but they had assistance.
Mono Lake Boardwalk, South Tufa  0.7 mile easy boardwalk through the tufas.  From the photos it looks narrow for wheelchairs, but call the Visitor Center for information  760-647-3044   See also Mono Lake State Natural Reserve under the State listings on this page.

Mammoth Ranger District
Wheelchair AccessibleConvict Lake East Shore Trail   a short paved nature trail from the outflow of Convict Lake  to the picnic area at the base of Mt. Morrison.
Wheelchair AccessibleMs Schweizer mentions the bike trails at Mammoth Lakes area. Here is a link to descriptions of these paved, “family friendly” biking trails.

White Mountain Ranger District.
Wheelchair AccessibleSchulman Grove Visitor Center in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.  Ms Schweizer writes that there is a short boardwalk that gives access to the visitor center and has displays about the ancient trees.

Know more about Inyo National Forest?
Have you visited this location and know of more accessible or easy trails?  Is any of the information given here incorrect?  If so, please contact me using the form to the left and let me know what should be changed or added so I can update this post.