Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain /
United States

WBP Report Card: Mammoth Mountain WBP Report Card: Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain BIKE PARK REPORT CARD
KEY INFORMATION:
Total Vertical: 11,053ft
Number of Lifts: 5
Type of uplift:

Gondola, open-chair, bus shuttles from town and mid-point.

Bike Attachment: Bike Trays
Number of Trails: 42
Lessons available: Yes
TRAILS: COMMENTS: RATING:
Beginner Trails: New skills area with a beginner trail and a variety of features to session. Downtown, Gopher, and Big Ring trails, but there is no beginner trail that descends from mid-mountain…much less the peak.  
Intermediate Trails: Most of the intermediate rated trails have some pedaling and lack any real features specific for the intermediate rider. 
Advanced Trails: This is where Mammoth excels! There’s no shortage of awesome trails for the advanced rider.
Technical trails: Same as above. Technical rock at its best!
Flow/jump trails: It’s virtually impossible to build jumps out of pumice, but the trail crew have done an amazing job with pavers and wood.
Trail variety: Pretty much everything except hero-dirt and wet rocks & roots. 
Trail Conditions: Good for the natural conditions.
Trail signposting: We have had some difficulties route finding due to lack of signage.
Other trails in area:   Yes
PRACTICALITIES: COMMENTS: RATING:
Day Pass Value for money: During the high season, the full-day pass is $50. You get 42 trails, but it’s still on the high-end compared to other bike parks of similar quality.
Ease of parking to lift: No trouble at all.
Lift lines: Moderate lift lines at peak times.
Quality of rental fleet: Trek bikes on offer. 
On-site Bike Shop: Yes. Full service. Apparel.
Lunch options: Just the Yodler bar restaurant at the base of the Gondola. You have to go down the mountain to the village for the many other options.
Water by the lifts (yes/no): Hydration is key to prevent altitude sickness. Yes
Lockers available (yes/no):   No
Camping/RV park (yes/no):   Camping but no RV hook-ups
VIBE: COMMENTS: RATING:
Staff friendliness: Shout-out to the very friendly lifties. You made us smile!
Family-friendly: Skills area, climbing wall, zip line, hiking, etc…
Restaurants: Just the Yodler at the base of the Gondola. One
Nightlife: In the village and the city of Mammoth Lakes. No
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