The Mammoth Lakes Trail System offers abundant off-pavement biking for riders of all abilities. Conditions range from hard dirt and granite to sand and pumice. In spring, explore the network of cross-country trails to the north and east of town, from the Inyo Craters to Shady Rest. As the days warm up, climb the Mammoth Rock Trail to the Lakes Basin, get the kids on the easy loop around Horseshoe Lake or head for the lift-served Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. For a good cruising descent, try the Mountain View Trail from Minaret Vista to the Earthquake Fault. Off-road biking is prohibited in wilderness areas and national parks.
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Subregions
- Eastern Lands (+)
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Inyo Craters (+)
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C Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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D Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Earthquake Fault Trail
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F Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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G Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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H Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Inyo Craters Trail
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I Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
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L Trail - Groomed Snowmobile Trail
- Mountain View Trail
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Lakes Basin (+)
- Arrowhead Lake Trail
- Black Bear Run
- Coldwater-George Trail
- Crystal Lake Trail
- Dog Boulder Trail
- Duck Pass Trail
- Emerald Lake - Skelton Lake Trail
- Heart Lake Trail
- Horseshoe Lake Loop
- Horseshoe Woods
- Lakefront Path
- Lake George Path
- Lakes Basin Path
- Mamie Woods
- Mammoth Crest Trail
- Mammoth Mountain - Mammoth Pass Trail
- Mammoth Pack Station Trail
- Mammoth Pass - Crater Meadow Trail
- Mammoth Pass Trail
- McLeod Lake Spur
- Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail
- Panorama Dome Trail
- Panorama Mountain Bike Loop
- Pika Lake Trail
- Rim Trail
- Seven Lakes Point Loop
- Sky Meadows Trail
- TJ Lake Loop
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Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin
- Woods Lake Trail
- Mammoth Crest (+)
- Mammoth Mountain (+)
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Reds Meadow Valley (+)
- Agnew Meadow - Pumice Flat
- Agnew Wildflower Loop
- Anona Lake Trail
- Beck Lake Trail
- Emily Lake Trail
- Fish Creek Trail
- High Trail
- Minaret Lake Trail
- Rainbow Falls Trail
- Red Cones Cutoff
- River Trail
- Shadow Creek Trail
- Sotcher Lake Feeder
- Sotcher Lake Loop
- Sotcher Lake - Mammoth Pass Trail
- Starkweather Trail
- Summit Meadow - Holcomb Lake Cutoff
- Upper Crater Meadows Trail
- Shady Rest (+)
- Sherwins (+)
- Town (+)
Activity Checklist
- Bike helmet
- Bike shoes (or close-toed shoes)
- Bike tools
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- Map or GPS device
- Mountain bike
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Tire-repair kit
- Water
Featured Mountain Biking Experiences
Mountain Biking the Knolls Loop
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Mountain View Trail
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Panorama Mountain Bike Trail
- Difficulty Rating:
- Duration:
- About an hour
All Mountain Biking Experiences
Mountain Biking the Downtown Mountain Bike Trail - Adaptive Option
1.6 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Inyo Craters Loop
10.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Knolls Loop
10.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Mammoth Rock Trail
5.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Mountain View Trail
5.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the Panorama Mountain Bike Trail
2.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: About an hour
Mountain Biking the Panorama Mountain Bike Trail and the Mammoth Rock Trail
6.9 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Mountain Biking the San Joaquin Ridge
5.0 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Soil,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
All Mountain Biking Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Mountain Biking the Downtown Mountain Bike Trail - Adaptive Option | 1.6 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the Inyo Craters Loop | 10.3 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the Knolls Loop | 10.4 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the Mammoth Rock Trail | 5.2 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the Mountain View Trail | 5.3 | Soil | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the Panorama Mountain Bike Trail | 2.2 | Soil | About an hour | |
| Mountain Biking the Panorama Mountain Bike Trail and the Mammoth Rock Trail | 6.9 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Mountain Biking the San Joaquin Ridge | 5.0 | Soil | Less than 4 hours |
All Mountain Biking Trails
Black Bear Run
0.9 mi
- Surface: None
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Dog Boulder Trail
0.2 mi
- Surface: None
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Downtown Mountain Bike Trail
1.6 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Horseshoe Lake Loop
1.5 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Horseshoe Woods
0.8 mi
- Surface: None
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Inyo Craters Trail
0.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Knolls Loop
9.9 mi
- Surface: Sand
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Mamie Woods
0.6 mi
- Surface: None
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Mammoth Rock Trail
2.6 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Mammoth Rock Trail Connector
0.9 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Meadow Trail
1.0 mi
- Surface: Mixed
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Meadow Trail Connector
1.6 mi
- Surface: None
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Mountain View Trail
5.3 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail
1.0 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Panorama Mountain Bike Loop
0.8 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Uptown Mountain Bike Trail
1.4 mi
- Surface: Soil
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All Mountain Biking Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Black Bear Run | 0.9 |
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| Dog Boulder Trail | 0.2 |
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| Downtown Mountain Bike Trail | 1.6 | Soil |
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| Horseshoe Lake Loop | 1.5 | Soil |
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| Horseshoe Woods | 0.8 |
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| Inyo Craters Trail | 0.8 | Soil |
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| Knolls Loop | 9.9 | Sand |
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| Mamie Woods | 0.6 |
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| Mammoth Rock Trail | 2.6 | Soil |
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| Mammoth Rock Trail Connector | 0.9 | Soil |
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| Meadow Trail | 1.0 | Mixed |
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| Meadow Trail Connector | 1.6 |
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| Mountain View Trail | 5.3 | Soil |
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| Panorama Dome Mountain Bike Trail | 1.0 | Soil |
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| Panorama Mountain Bike Loop | 0.8 | Soil |
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| Uptown Mountain Bike Trail | 1.4 | Soil |
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