2-Day Mammoth Road Trip in California 🚗🏔️

We set off from East Vale, CA, for a cozy weekend meet‑up with friends at a cabin in Mammoth — complete with hot pot! 🍲 📍 Coso Safety Roadside Rest Area A convenient pit stop along the way — clean restrooms and a chance to stretch. 🌄 Golden Hour Photo Stop Around 4:30–5:00 PM, we pulled over at these coordinates: 37.57563° N, 118.75080° W Perfect timing to catch the sunset glow on the snow‑capped peaks — stunning “golden mountain” views! 📸✨ 💎 Crowley Lake Stone Columns A breathtaking spot by Crowley Lake — highly photogenic and uniquely scenic! Parking tip: Use coordinates 37.58976° N, 118.70450° W (see Pic 9 for reference). From there, it’s about 1.5 miles of hiking down to the lakeside. 🚙 If you have a 4WD/off‑road vehicle, you can drive closer — but drive carefully! ❄️ Winter note: Wear non‑slip shoes — the trail down to the columns includes a steep, snowy slope. ⚠️ Road Safety Reminder Many small towns along the route have strict speed limits (some as low as 35 mph). We saw several cars pulled over — so take it slow and enjoy the views safely! 🚓👮 #RoadTrip #CaliforniaDrives #MammothLakes #CrowleyLake #GoldenHour #WinterHiking #ScenicDrives #TravelSafe #CabinGetaway #HotpotAndViews