Mammoth Lakes offers over 20 kilometers of paved bike trails, including a bike path climbing over 1,000 feet in elevation from town into the Mammoth Lakes Basin, featuring 360-degree mountain views as you pedal around town. Additionally, numerous backcountry trails provide ample opportunities to explore the forest on two wheels. Road biking is also popular here. With light traffic and stunning scenery, the Eastern Sierra is ideal for high-altitude training rides. Rent bikes and jump on the free trolley to Mammoth Lakes Basin from The Village at Mammoth. Take the trolley up to Horseshoe Lake. Then ride the unpaved Horseshoe Lake Loop trail, crossing seven bridges, before joining the paved Lakes Basin Path. Pass lakes and waterfalls beneath towering granite crags as you descend the five miles back to town, stopping at designated pullouts for perfect photo opportunities. Or if you are looking for a bit more of a thrill, check out the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. Each summer, mountain bikers flock to the bike park, ranked #1 in the US, to hone their skills on nearly 80 miles of single track spread across 3,500 acres. Get started with a beginner package that includes your lift ticket, bike rental and instruction. Families should take advantage of the Kids Adventure Pass that combines trail and lift access with unlimited, all-day access to the climbing wall, zip line and bungee trampoline. Wrap up the day with a scenic gondola ride to the Eleven53 Interpretive Center for lunch and learning. Afterward, you can bike, hike or ride back down the mountain.
