3.1 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-1,358 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point

Smooth Operator is sort of an extension of Pipeline and its customary to link them. All kinds of good stuff o this route.

Adaptive Rider Information
Rating: aMTB2 - Some Obstacles Exist - Support Recommended
Some potential dilemmas exist. Be sure to consult POIs and bring a support rider the first time. There is an exposed section of trail on Brake Through that can be bypassed by using the Flow Fall-Line Shortcut

Detailed Description
Brake Through, Flow, Pipeline to Smooth Operator is a 3 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Mammoth Lakes California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 25 trails. This route climbs 96 ft with a max elevation of 9,657 ft then descends -1,358 ft.

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
More Stats for Brake Through, Flow, Pipeline to Smooth Operator mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    32 min 3 sec
  • Altitude change
    -1,262 ft
  • Altitude min
    8,337 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,599 ft
  • Altitude end
    8,337 ft
  • Grade
    -7.7%
  • Grade max
    -46%
  • Grade min
    16.6%
  • Distance climb
    2,946 ft
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    758 ft
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Mammoth Bike Park Jumpline Connections
Mammoth Bike Park Jumpline Connections
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Mammoth Bike Park Jumpline Connections
Mammoth Bike Park Jumpline Connections
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Brake Through
Oct 26, 2022 @ 2:53am
Oct 26, 2022
A bit of snow on top and many loose rocks across trail
Smooth Operator
Sep 3, 2022 @ 9:21am
Sep 3, 2022
Pipeline
Jul 26, 2022 @ 11:15am
Jul 26, 2022
open for 2022
Flow
Jul 26, 2022 @ 11:08am
Jul 26, 2022
open for 2022
Flow Fall-Line Shortcut
Aug 23, 2021 @ 12:32pm
Aug 23, 2021
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