Road Biking to Minaret Vista ◉

This classic out-and-back ride is a favorite after-work ride for Mammoth locals—all uphill on the way out, all downhill on the way back. Starting at the Welcome Center, climb Main Street or Forest Trail to Minaret Road. From the Village, Minaret Road (Highway 203) climbs westward along the north side of Mammoth Mountain, past Main Lodge with its restrooms and summer amenities, all the way to the spectacular Minaret Vista point just above the road summit. Enjoy the iconic views of the Ritter Range and the Upper San Joaquin Valley before undertaking the grand, fast descent all the way back to town.
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This classic out-and-back ride is a favorite after-work ride for Mammoth locals—all uphill on the way out, all downhill on the way back. Starting at the Welcome Center, climb Main Street or Forest Trail to Minaret Road. From the Village, Minaret Road (Highway 203) climbs westward along the north side of Mammoth Mountain, past Main Lodge with its restrooms and summer amenities, all the way to the spectacular Minaret Vista point just above the road summit. Enjoy the iconic views of the Ritter Range and the Upper San Joaquin Valley before undertaking the grand, fast descent all the way back to town.

Experience Checklist
- Bike gloves
- Bike helmet
- Day pack
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- Road bike with low gearing
- Tire-repair kit
- Water
Public Services
Experience Information

Trail Length
13.8 miles

Trail Surface
Asphalt

Duration
Less than 4 hours
This ride leaves from the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center and Ranger Station.
- Get driving directions to Welcome Center & Ranger Station
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.