This trail begins at the Tamarack Lodge Resort.
Beneath the snow, the beginning of the trail isn't immediately obvious. It starts about midway through the lodge parking lot behind an easy-to-miss marker.
Quickly cross a footbridge over Mammoth Creek. Beyond here, you are free to follow tracks around the lake or blaze your own trail through the trees.
Bridge over Mammoth Creek.
You'll likely see tracks along the lakeside; however, you can head into the flat backcountry on the north side of the lake.
Looking north to higher elevation lakes that flow into Twin Lakes.
Views at the base of Mammoth Mountain as it meets Twin Lakes.
Make sure to stay off of Tamarack Lodge's private network of trails; however, their signs mark the direction back to the parking area.