mammoth area

We'll arrive at Mammoth too early for lunch, but I don't know if it will be convenient to do some hiking and then stop for lunch.  Mammoth Terrace and Mammoth Dining Room close Oct 12.

 2 hr 21 min, 75.9 mi drive
8:30 hit the road
10:45 arrive Mammoth
2:45 head to cabin
5:00 arrive cabin

Google earth map says trail is 3.9 miles, takes 3 hours: 

Mammoth ranger programs:

Opal Terrace (across the street from the rest):

Minerva Terrace (looks like the best one to me)

Palette Spring:

Cleopatra: 

Mammoth Overlook bottom: 

Mammoth Over look top: