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Reds Meadow to Vermilion Valley Resort — Logistics

28 mi·2 lodgings·1 shuttle·1 stream crossing
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Getting There

Reaching Reds Meadow to Vermilion Valley Resort starts with a gateway town and a trailhead. Below are the lodging options for pre- and post-hike nights, on-trail resorts and resupply stops, and the transport services that connect them to the trail.

Stream Crossings

Significant fords along the route. Conditions vary dramatically by snowpack and time of year — check current reports before a high-water year attempt.

Mono CreekMile 26.1

Typical: Moderate — knee to thigh·Peak: Moderate — knee to thigh

Gateway Towns

Drive-in towns for the night before and after your hike, ordered along the route.

Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Mountain Inn

Hotel·$200-400/night·Mammoth Lakes

Gateway
📞 800-626-6684Website

Trail-Side Stops

On-trail resorts and resupply stops. Capacity is limited — book well ahead.

Red's Meadow

Red's Meadow Resort cabins

Cabin·$100-200/night

Trail-side
📞 760-934-2345Website

Shuttles & Transport

Transport services connecting trailheads to gateway towns, airports, and other trailheads.

Red's Meadow Shuttle

Shuttle·$15-20 round-trip·Serves Red's Meadow Trailhead

Mid-June through mid-September

Shuttle
📞 760-934-2289Website

Permits

Permit-tracking is coming to Hikeset. For now, consult the official sources for Reds Meadow to Vermilion Valley Resort.

FAQs

No FAQs are currently listed for this trail.

Planning Resources