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1,329 ft
Distance
-103 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
9,022 ft
Altitude min
9,126 ft
Altitude max
9,126 ft
Altitude start
9,022 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Richter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
    Mammoth Lakes, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27551 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23380 in E-Biking
    • #1053 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #739 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #521 in E-Biking
    • #96 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Richter is a highly rated 1,329 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Mammoth Lakes California. 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.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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  • 20 miles avg distance
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Richter Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 12:04pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 6, 2026
Super fun
Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 1, 2026
Great
Jul 9, 2025 @ 11:29pm
Jul 9, 2025
On 7/8, Richter opened. Now on 7/9 it has closed again.
Jun 30, 2025 @ 11:56pm
Jun 30, 2025
Not sure why it is closed. Was open as of 6/29 and then closed mid-day 6/30. It was riding fine.
Aug 10, 2024 @ 1:44am
Aug 10, 2024
The section from Midtown is closed since Midtown is closed. The section starting at Chair 11 or lower Eliminator is open
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on Sep 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.43 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to richter trailhead (37.646630, -119.042960)

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      2022.09.11 Mammoth: Richter
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      0:11 | 325 | Sep 12, 2022 , Mammoth Lakes
      Off the Top - Beach Cruiser - White Bark -...
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      18:46 | 152 | Nov 2, 2021 , Mammoth Lakes
      MTB Riding White Bark and Richter on Mammoth...
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      12:40 | 207 | Nov 1, 2021 , Mammoth Lakes
      Richter at Discovery Zone 'No Brakes' Aug 2020
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      3:19 | 281 | Sep 18, 2020 , Mammoth Lakes

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      DataJunkie DataJunkie
      Richter was expanded some time ago to include a section that starts on Midtown and goes down a creek. It's far more challenging than what I call "Lower Richter" (the section in the trees) as there are a lot of large boulders to navigate. So, you can enter Richter at 4 points: from Midtown (more difficult), from Chair 11, from Lower Eliminator (skipping the jumps and berms from Chair 11), or before the wooden bridge.

      This is a very fun trail and not very difficult for Blue riders that are progressing to Black.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Richter located?
      Richter is located in Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, Mammoth Lakes, California, United States. It is part of the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.64663, -119.04296.
      ▼ How hard is Richter?
      Richter is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Richter?
      The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,022 ft to 9,126 ft.
      ▼ Is Richter a point to point trail?
      Yes, Richter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Richter?
      Richter is 1,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Richter?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Richter. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Richter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Richter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Richter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Richter. The trail is 1,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Richter?
      Richter is a very popular trail. There have been 3,541 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,505 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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