Parking is off of Mammoth Scenic Loop Road.
The route to the craters follows a dirt road, and skiers must share the roads with snowmobiles during the winter.
Having an idea of your route beforehand is helpful as different color blazes mark the network of roads and trails in the area.
The route sticks to gentle rolling terrain for the most part.
A series of unmarked forks lies along the path.
Bathroom along the trail... if you're willing to dig for it!
One option is to take the marked snowmobile road to the craters.
Another option is to head into the trees, paralleling a likely-hidden summer hiking trail.
Reaching the saddle with views of Deer Mountain signals that the craters are not too far away.
Blue blazes mark the trail to Deer Mountain, though you'll have to veer from this path to reach the craters.
Overlooking the larger of the two craters.
The lake at the base of the crater is frozen over in the winter.
Skiing along the Inyo Craters.