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1,841 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
9,331 ft
Altitude min
9,396 ft
Altitude max
9,331 ft
Altitude start
9,377 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
823 ft
Distance climb
600 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:03:50
Avg time

Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
    Mammoth Lakes, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90940 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Just a trail that allows riders to skip the part of Beach Cruiser that loops around Reds Lake.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 232 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Oct 21, 2020 @ 12:35pm
Oct 21, 2020
Bike park closed for season, see you in 2021!
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Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shortcut

        ▼ Where is Shortcut located?
        Shortcut 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 37.64144, -119.05779.
        ▼ How hard is Shortcut?
        Shortcut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shortcut?
        Shortcut has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,331 ft to 9,396 ft.
        ▼ Is Shortcut a point to point trail?
        Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shortcut?
        Shortcut is 1,841 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shortcut?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shortcut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shortcut?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shortcut are:
        • August (53 activities)
        • July (45 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shortcut?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Shortcut. The trail is 1,841 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shortcut?
        Shortcut is a very popular trail. There have been 1,329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,537 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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