The Climber’s Tour is a good town-based loop for advanced riders seeking solid uphill climbing with excellent views and a steep downhill return. From Mammoth Creek Park, ride Old Mammoth Road to Main Street. A half block up, turn right after the firehouse and begin the sustained grind up Forest Trail all the way to Lakeview. Spin down Lakeview to Lake Mary Road and begin the long climb up the Lakes Basin Path to Horseshoe Lake. With an optional side trip up to Coldwater Campground, return by way of the downhill switchbacks on Old Mammoth Road. Climbs not steep enough? Try it in the opposite direction.
Road Biking the Climber's Tour of Mammoth
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Experience Checklist
- Bike gloves
- Bike helmet
- Day pack
- Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
- Road bike with low gearing
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Tire-repair kit
- Water
Public Services
Experience Information
- Trail Length
- 16.5 miles
- Trail Surface
- Asphalt
- Duration
- Less than 4 hours
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This ride begins at Mammoth Creek Park.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Lakes Basin Path
5.3 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Lakes Basin Path | 5.3 | Asphalt |
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Related Destinations
Community Center Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Horseshoe Lake
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Spring Summer Fall
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Horseshoe Lake Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Lake George
- Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
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Lake George Campground
- Hours/Season: All day | Fall Summer
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Lake Mamie
- Hours/Season: Store: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
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Lake Mary
- Hours/Season: Store/marina: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., summer only | Year Round
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Lava Tube Lookout
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
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Mammoth City
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
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Mammoth Creek Park West
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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Mill City
- Hours/Season: N/A | Fall Spring Summer
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Pack Station (Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit)
- Hours/Season: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily | Summer
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Pokonobe Lodge
- Hours/Season: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Fall Spring Summer
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Twin Falls Overlook
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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Twin Lakes Picnic Area
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Fall Spring Summer
Twin Lakes Vista
- Hours/Season: N/A | Year Round
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