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      Mono County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Backcountry Skiing. Popular destinations include Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and Mammoth Mountain Bike Park.
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      595
      Trails Mountain Bike
      164
      Trails E-Bike
      70
      Trails Gravel Bike
      82
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      44
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      27
      Trails Horse
      153
      Trails Hike
      314
      Trails Trail Running
      311
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      20
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      14
      Trails Snowshoe
      9
      Trails Downhill Ski
      214
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      8
      Total Distance
      1,054 miles
      Total Descent
      232,796 ft
      Total Vertical
      9,128 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      13,082 ft
      Reports
      1,154
      Photos
      637
      Completed Counter
      128,958

      Articles

      Mammoth PedalPalooza Returns August 16th
      Aug 11, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      XC racing returns to the slopes of Mammoth Mountain on a fully redesigned course.
      Trails Update: Mammoth Bike Park Goes Off the Top
      Jul 3, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      The trail crew has put in an incredible amount of effort to make the summit accessible and continues to work on expanding the terrain as snow...
      Mammoth Mountain Bike Park Opening Day Trail Update
      May 20, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      The lifts start turning this Friday with four trails ready to rock.
      Mammoth Mountain Bike Park to Open May 23rd
      May 7, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      Bike park season is starting early this year!

      Popular Mono County Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 5 miles • 18 ft • 1,739 •
      Known as the family . Zig zags across the pumice fields at the top. Some of the turns are lined with pavers. There a few rock gardens along this trail, but everything is very mellow and family friendly. At the bottom, turn left on to go...
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 705 ft • 0 ft • 1,553 •
      The trail starts with a massive step up into the woods. There are a few jumps and a technical section before a long, steep ladder drops you back out of the woods.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,167 ft • 0 ft • 1,456 •
      Fun downhill trail with an optional log ride and wall ride. Nothing too technical.
      • 90 ★ 3.9 • 2,418 ft • 0 ft • 1,428 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.6 • 1,329 ft • 0 ft • 1,403 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,230 ft • 0 ft • 1,112 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 3.9 • 1,577 ft • 4 ft • 1,088 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.7 • 1,568 ft • 0 ft • 1,083 •
      The part of that goes to Chair 2. A fast jump line with very good .

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 7 rides
      Past Week
      • 66 rides

      Mono County Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 3.7 • 28 miles • 1,325 ft • 0 • Loop •
      This is a common Loop for local Gravel Grinder and Spring and Fall Mountain Bike riding loop also used for...
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,334 ft • 1 •
      From mary lake to mammoth rocky trail
      5 miles • 1,734 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
      Wild backcountry out and back. is a HARD pedal up but a rip roarin descent. is even steeper and more...
      ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 93 ft • 11 • Point to Point •
      There are routes that more exciting but this is a good warm up. Adaptive Info: There are three spots right...
      1 mile • 3 • Shuttled •
      My favorite trail combo at the Mammoth Bike Park
      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,503 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Sustained High Sierra scenery with big views, aspen groves, and lots of year-round creeks. This route is a...

      Photos of Mono County Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Mono County Mountain Bike

      Lost Cannon Trail to Mill Canyon descent in May
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      0:03 | 10 | May 27, 2026
      Chain smoked
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      0:09 | 65 | Sep 18, 2024
      Uncle crashes on his first mtb trail
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      0:06 | 96 | Nov 21, 2022
      Crashing in Mammy
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      0:04 | | Jul 23, 2021
      No brakes
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      0:10 | 83 | Jan 4, 2021
      Favorite Trial
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      4:14 | 145 | Sep 28, 2020
      Shotgun
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      2:49 | 92 | Sep 28, 2020
      Velocity crash
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      0:17 | 81 | Sep 18, 2020

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      Recent Comments

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      RpulfordtrailMountain View TrailHonestly an awesome trail. Smooth and fast...
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:40am
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      SwingsettrailRidge RamblerNew trail. Best ridden downhill, a bit of a...
      Aug 8, 2026 @ 11:49am
      Aug 8, 2026
      bensgigtrailManzanitagreat mellow get back trail. super chill. only...
      Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 1, 2026
      bensgigtrailBoomerangone of the best mixes of flow to small tech....
      Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:32pm
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      bensgigtrailPipelinesuper fun if you like jumps and lips... you...
      Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:31pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike164285 miles52,762 ft125 miles7,116 ft
      6021,1034229,638
      E-Bike70144 miles20,328 ft54 miles6,509 ft
      1,006163,203
      Gravel Bike82159 miles25,381 ft66 miles7,116 ft
      852136
      Adaptive Bike4472 miles14,288 ft37 miles6,509 ft
      386103
      Winter Fat Bike2731 miles5,282 ft15 miles3,675 ft
      1111
      Horse153522 miles89,902 ft216 miles8,369 ft
      3414
      Hike314900 miles145,863 ft346 miles9,127 ft
      301,02010010,070
      Trail Running311899 miles145,676 ft346 miles9,127 ft
      31,0181001,412
      Dirtbike/Moto2057 miles6,578 ft21 miles5,564 ft
      314142
      ATV/ORV/OHV1439 miles4,403 ft15 miles5,564 ft
      309123
      Snowshoe96 miles538 ft3 miles1,040 ft
      342105
      Downhill Ski21476 miles59,577 ft68 miles3,396 ft
      3711,401
      Backcountry Ski26 miles1,890 ft1 mile3,343 ft
      341,725
      Nordic Ski86 miles466 ft3 miles253 ft
      3411,283

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Mono County?
      Mono County has 20 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mono County?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mono County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Mono County?
      The longest trail in Mono County is Horse & Cattle Creek Canyon at 6.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mono County?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mono County?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Mono County?
      ▼ How many trails are in Mono County?
      Mono County has a total of 595 trails. Of those, 164 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mono County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mono County?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Mono County is Parker Bench with 2,036 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mono County?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Mono County is Mill Canyon Trail with 1,616 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Mono County?
      Mono County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Mono County?
      The following bike services are available in Mono County:
      • Trail Association (2)
      • Bike Shop (1)
      Browse the full Mono County directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mono County?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Mono County is Hopkins Spur with an average grade of 14.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Mono County?
      Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Mono County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are there any trails with waterfalls in Mono County?
      Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Mono County. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Mono County?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Mono County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Mono County?
      The overall region status for Mono County is Clear / Green. Out of 126 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 112
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      • Closed: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Mono County?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Mono County:
      • Very Dry: 1 trail
      • Ideal: 1 trail
      Check the Mono County trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Mono County?
      Yes, Mono County supports e-bike riding. There are 58 trails in Mono County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Mono County?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Mono County?
      The highest summit in Mono County is Mount Ritter at 13,153 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Mono County?
      There are 6 notable sights in Mono County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Mono County.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mono County?
      The most popular Strava segments in Mono County are:
      • Off The Top singletrack trail (11,561 athletes)
      • Downtown Shortcut to Chair 2 (11,435 athletes)
      • Down Lake Mary Rd to Old Mammoth Rd (11,267 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Mono County.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Mono County?
      There are 17 technical trail features (TTFs) in Mono County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Mono County.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Mono County?
      There are currently 3 closed trails in Mono County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 112
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      • Closed: 3
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Mono County?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Mono County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mono County?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Mono County?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mono County are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Mono County.
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