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Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center

1 Minaret Rd, Gondola building at the top of Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
800 626 6684
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Ranked #12 of 20 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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“Pretty dead at the top of the mountain”
- Dec 23, 2011
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Oakland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pretty dead at the top of the mountain”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

The interpretive center is at the very top of the mountain (11,000 feet) - the gondola ride up is in two stages with the option to get off at McCoy Station or keep riding to the top where the Interpretive Center is. The Interpretive Center is pretty basic and almost too much like a tourism ad. The best part is... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good display in fantastic location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

You can also get food up there - the information was good and liked the little viewfinder tubes pointing at particular mountains. More

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Simi Valley, California
1 review
“Breahtaking views!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011

The interpretive center is small but details the names of the peaks that you are viewing in the distance, which I appreciated. The gondola ride to the top was a bit pricey, but it was really go to take it up so high, and once you get to the top, the views are just gorgeous. I went with my mom... More

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Southern California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Great view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2011
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We took the gondola to the Top of the Sierra and really enjoyed the experience. Part of the fun was watching the excellent skiers and boarders going down some of the black diamond runs as we traveled above them. Some amazingly good athletes. The top was windy but at 11,000 ft. had a spectacular view. The interpretive center was small... More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Really neat and really windy!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2009
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We took the scenic gondola ride up to the summit at about 3:30 pm. There were some storms off in the distance, and there were signs everywhere saying if you saw lightening to get back in the building, which was a little scary. Once we got there we headed outside first, but I think I would have preferred to check... More

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