more stats
1,942 ft
Distance
-227 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-227 ft
Altitude change
5,004 ft
Altitude min
5,231 ft
Altitude max
5,231 ft
Altitude start
5,003 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
-6%
Grade min
1,942 ft
Distance down
00:04:51
Avg time

Thunder Down Under Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bishop Area Trails
    Bishop, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16056 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #316559 in Trail Running
    • #297795 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Other

A very fun trail with several rock rolls, a couple drops and even a fun jump. The sand will challenge you to carry enough speed for the features. . . but it's a good idea to check them out prior to hitting the drops and rock rolls anyways. . . especially after any level of precipitation.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Thunder Down Under Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
May 24, 2024 @ 10:32pm
May 24, 2024
Super sandy and loose, may be difficult to line up some features due to the sand
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on May 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jdb06 jdb06
      Trail has mostly optional features but I rated a double black because if you do the features, the trail is pretty gnar
      wobblegoblin wobblegoblin
      Trail is INCREDIBLY SANDY, hope you know how to ride your back wheel in ankle deep sand, especially if you hope to carry enough speed for the jumps/drops/rock rolls.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thunder Down Under located?
      Thunder Down Under is located in Bishop Area Trails, Bishop, California, United States. It is part of the Bishop Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.31244, -118.4461.
      ▼ How hard is Thunder Down Under?
      Thunder Down Under is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunder Down Under?
      The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,004 ft to 5,231 ft.
      ▼ Is Thunder Down Under a point to point trail?
      Thunder Down Under is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thunder Down Under?
      Thunder Down Under is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunder Down Under?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thunder Down Under. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thunder Down Under? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunder Down Under are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunder Down Under?
      The estimated time to ride Thunder Down Under is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1,942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Thunder Down Under?
      Thunder Down Under is a very popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 88 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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