Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve has accessible trails and boardwalks The Reserve is 13 miles east of Yosemite National Park and is near the town of Lee Vining. 65 square mile Mono Lake is over 1 million years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in North America. It is famous for its tufa towers, calcium-carbonate spires and knobs formed by interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline lake water. The reserve protects the lake and the wetlands and other sensitive habitat for the 1 – 2 million birds that feed and rest at Mono Lake each year.
Here is their website. Information on Accessibility. Phone 760-647-6331
South Tufa Interpretive Trail 0.25 mile self-guided trail to the shore and through the tufa towers. The first 0.25 mile is wheelchair accessible and the hard-packed soil beyond is easy walking.
Boardwalk Interpretive Trail 0.5 mile gives access to the north shore tufa areas and marsh.
Lake Trail 0.35 mile through the wetland to the shore.