To access trails on the bike park, you’ll need to purchase a day pass from Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, which gives you access to the shuttle and chair lifts.
Off the Top 5.5 miles – If you are going to purchase a bike par pass, you’ll want to head to the top of the mountain and ride Off the Top. The trail is lined with wildflowers in the early season and offers unparalleled views of the Ritter Range, the Minarets, and Mono Lake in the distance. It’s a fast and flowy downhill intermediate trail that travels from the 11,054' summit down to Red’s Lake. Pick up Beach Cruiser or Shock Treatment to get back to Main Lodge.
Beach Cruiser Loop 6 miles – Beach Cruiser is a favorite among cross-country riders for its winding gentle climb and its fast and flowing descent. The forested area offers some of the best, packed dirt in the area, not to mention the unobstructed views of Red Lake and the San Joaquin Valley. You can also ride just the intermediate-rated downhill trail and access it from Off the Top or Kamikaze.
Kamikaze 3.4 miles – From its 1980s mountain bike racing fame, the Kamikaze Downhill is known for its high-speed adrenalin rush. This black diamond trail is where mountain bike racing got its start and though it is not technical, the downhill grade is steep enough to brake burning high speeds. Take the gondola to the top and ride the trail all the way back to Main Lodge.
Skid Marks 3.8 miles – Skid Marks is another fun, but technical and rocky downhill trail from the top of the mountain. The trail traverses the Dragon’s Back east ridge of Mammoth Mountain and offers views of the Mammoth Lakes Basin. The trail descends rapidly through loose dirt lined with large rocks. The best riding is in the lower section where the dirt is firm and fast just before connecting with Upper Paper Route.
Juniper 1.6 miles – A fun winding intermediate trail, Juniper starts at the top of upper Paper Route and winds its way down to Little Eagle. The trail bends through the forest offering scenic views of the Lakes Basin and Mammoth Creek along the way. Start at the top of Mammoth Mountain and take Skid Marks to Juniper for a fast descent with a the most vertical in Mammoth.
Uptown 4.7 miles – The Uptown Mountain Bike Trail climbs up from the Village all the way up to Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge. The rolling terrain winds and bends in the forest, making the climb pleasant and fun. From the top of the trail you can turn around and descend on the sister trail, Downtown, or hop on the chairlift to access a number of other trails. For an even longer cross-country ride, connect with the Beach Cruiser Loop.
Downtown 5.4 miles – The Downtown Mountain Bike Trail is the quintessential beginner downhill trail that descends from Mammoth Mountain’s Main Lodge to the Village at Mammoth. The paver-turns, gentle decline, and wide trail make it a great downhill for beginners and families. This trail is also a great way to access downhill trails in the Canyon Lodge area like Shotgun and Flow.
Paper Route 6.2 miles – The Paper Route Loop is the most popular cross-country trail in Mammoth for a reason. The rolling terrain through a pine forest, moderate grade, and firm dirt are great for pedaling. You can also use the trail to access many of the spur trails down to Canyon Lodge and Little Eagle.
Big Ring 1.8 miles – Big Ring is a fun winding, trail, that is great for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers that want to ride singletrack, but can also be fast and flowing for more experienced riders. The trail starts at the shaded rest area on the Lower Paper Route.
