Panorama Gondola & Mammoth Summit
Panorama Gondola
Ride the Panorama Gondola straight up to the 3,369-metre summit of Mammoth Mountain for 360-degree views of the Ritter Range, the Minarets and the Long Valley Caldera.
The Panorama Gondola runs from the Main Lodge to the summit in two stages and operates as a sightseeing lift in summer. At the top are a viewing platform and a visitor center that explains the area's volcanic geology. On clear days you can see the jagged Minarets and the Ritter Range to the west, and the Long Valley Caldera and the White Mountains to the east. In summer you can also mountain bike or hike down from the summit. The summit is windy and cold, so bring a jacket even in summer, and avoid strenuous activity at high altitude.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
- Horseshoe Lake
- Twin Lakes & Twin Falls
- Earthquake Fault
- Lake Mamie
- Minaret Vista
- Lake George & Crystal Lake Trail
- Lake Mary