Green Lake Loop route

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Local Trail Association

near Bishop, CA

19.4 miles

Distance

4,567 ft

Climb

-4,476 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

91 ft

Altitude change

8,406 ft

Altitude min

8,432 ft

Altitude start

8,524 ft

Altitude end

0.1%

Grade

-62%

Grade max

69.2%

Grade min

9 miles

Distance climb

10 miles

Distance down

2,625 ft

Distance flat

A difficult alpine loop with a long doubletrack climb that takes you above tree line, a couple ups and downs with nice scenery, followed by an extended, very technical descent back to your car.

Start off climbing up Habegger Lane (the property owner has historically been friendly to bikers and hikers). You'll cross over the top of Coyote Ridge, and drop down toward West Coyote Creek. Turn left to climb again. Over the next hill, you will drop, climb, drop, climb, and drop to the end of the road.

Head cross country to the Southeast until you hit Green Lake Trail. Turn right, and descent steeply to Green Lake. Turn right once you hit the intersection with Parchers.

Come out at the pack station, go left, and then right on what looks like a driveway for a rental cabin, but turns into Old South Lake Road, and takes you down to Willow Campground. Head through the campground, and just before you hit South Lake Road, turn right, push up the narrow trail to get onto the Powerline Trail, go through some meadows. After coming steeply out onto South Lake Road, take your next right, and head into the meadows to find some more faint single track, that takes you out to a section of old dirt and broken pavement road. Drop this down to South Lake Road, turn right, and come out shortly at your car.

Detailed Description

Green Lake Loop is a 19 mile popular extreme route located near Bishop California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 4,567 ft with a max elevation of 11,678 ft then descends -4,476 ft.

Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 2, 2019)
Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 2, 2019)

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Distance

19 miles
Altitude min

8,406 ft
Altitude start

8,432 ft
Altitude end

8,524 ft
Climb

4,567 ft
Descent

-4,476 ft
Grade

0.1%
Grade max

-62%
Grade min

69.2%
Distance climb

9 miles
Distance down

10 miles
Distance flat

2,625 ft

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Coyote Ridge Road

Baker Summit

Rainbow Pack Station

Old South Lake Road

South Lake Powerline Trail

Riding area

Bishop
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Double Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Extreme
Activity Logs

2

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trail	date	description
Rainbow Pack Station	Aug 23, 2020 @ 9:13am Aug 23, 2020
Habegger	Aug 23, 2020 @ 9:13am Aug 23, 2020
Baker Summit	Jul 3, 2020 @ 2:41pm Jul 3, 2020	A note to add. The trail passes through several sections of meadow. It is VERY important that Cary our bikes through these sections. Bike tire damage to these sensitive ecosystems could become an access issue. Please tread lightly, this trail is a magical resource in the Eastern Sierra.
Old South Lake Road	Jul 2, 2019 @ 4:54pm Jul 2, 2019	Only a little flooded
South Lake Powerline Trail	Jul 2, 2019 @ 4:54pm Jul 2, 2019	Very wet and faint