3 m away
Big Ring
An intermediate two-way singletrack trail on Mammoth Mountain.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 149 m
Gopher Trail Down
Mammoth Mountain
A beginner-friendly two-way singletrack.
Mountain Biking Easy
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 30 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 3˚
Gopher Trail is a beginner-rated two-way singletrack trail near the base of Mammoth Mountain. For pedal-driven trail riding, riders often climb Gopher Trail to reach the top of Big Ring, then descend Big Ring back to the base for an easy beginner ride.
Description
Alternatively, Gopher Trail makes for a very mellow beginner-friendly traversing descent from Paper Route to Downtown. Then, follow Downtown to return to the base of the mountain.
Difficulty
Easy
Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Singletrack
Similar routes nearby
540 m away
Shotgun
A chunky black-diamond finish to many top-to-bottom runs.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 148 m
658 m away
Boomerang
Flow trail to the max!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 131 m
764 m away
Pipeline
One of the best-developed jump lines on Mammoth Mountain.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 114 m
765 m away
Seven Bridges
A hidden gem in the Mammoth Bike Park.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 86 m
1 km away
Bullet DH
One of the gnarliest pro lines on Mammoth Mountain.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 382 m
1.1 km away
Ricochet
Chunky black diamond tech trail.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 393 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 53 m
1.4 km away
Juniper
A downhill-only intermediate trail anchoring Mammoth Mountain's easy side.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 305 m
1.4 km away
Mountain View Loop
A flowy intermediate ride with amazing views.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 410 m
- Descent
- 409 m
1.5 km away
Follow Me
A surprisingly flowy double black diamond descent.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 33 m
- Descent
- 432 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Mountain Biking
Out of the Bike Park: 5 Excellent Trail Rides in Mammoth
34 routes · Mountain Biking
80 Miles of Downhill Shredding on Mammoth Mountain
8 routes · Mountain Biking
Build Your MTB Skills on Mammoth’s Easiest Trails
5 routes · Mountain Biking
5 Burly Pro Lines in the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
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