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Paper Route Loop
Mountain Biking Trail
Moderate
9.37 mi
1,005 ft
A fantastic pedal-driven loop beginning in downtown Mammoth Lakes.
Paper Route is the main two-way singletrack trail traversing the flanks of Mammoth Mountain on the Juniper Springs Resort side. While some downhill riders use this trail to connect across the mountain, Paper Route is best-utilized for pedal-driven trail riding beginning in the heart of downtown Mammoth Lakes.
This flowy intermediate trail is smooth and mellow. While punctuated by roots and the occasional rock, Paper Route is definitely one of the easiest trails on the mountain. Overall, it rides like a classic backcountry singletrack, without much in the way of bike-optimized trail features.
While you can expect classic, loose Mammoth Mountain soil, some sections of the trail runs through deep pine groves with delicious sections of dark, loamy soil—a true treat in the Mammoth Lakes region!
This loop is formed by climbing up Uptown, climbing up Paper Route, and descending the downhill-only Juniper Trail. Juniper is still an intermediate trail, but it features many more flow-inducing features such as berms, rollers, and a bit steeper pitch than Paper Route.
Once back down to the valley floor, connect through town on beautiful bike paths to return to your starting point.
Note: when the bike park is running, a bike park pass is required to access these trails, even if you are pedaling up the mountain. Outside of the bike park season, you can pedal these trails for free if they’re snow-free.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Paper Route is the main two-way singletrack trail traversing the flanks of Mammoth Mountain on the Juniper Springs Resort side. While some downhill riders use this trail to connect across the mountain, Paper Route is best-utilized for pedal-driven trail riding beginning in the heart of downtown Mammoth Lakes.
This flowy intermediate trail is smooth and mellow. While punctuated by roots and the occasional rock, Paper Route is definitely one of the easiest trails on the mountain. Overall, it rides like a classic backcountry singletrack, without much in the way of bike-optimized trail features.
While you can expect classic, loose Mammoth Mountain soil, some sections of the trail runs through deep pine groves with delicious sections of dark, loamy soil—a true treat in the Mammoth Lakes region!
This loop is formed by climbing up Uptown, climbing up Paper Route, and descending the downhill-only Juniper Trail. Juniper is still an intermediate trail, but it features many more flow-inducing features such as berms, rollers, and a bit steeper pitch than Paper Route.
Once back down to the valley floor, connect through town on beautiful bike paths to return to your starting point.
Note: when the bike park is running, a bike park pass is required to access these trails, even if you are pedaling up the mountain. Outside of the bike park season, you can pedal these trails for free if they’re snow-free.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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