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Post by SeanC Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:21 am

For a long time, I've been wanting to ride Mammoth Bike Park, but I've never been able to get a couple days away from everything to go. It looks like I may have two days next week to go. very stoked.

Any suggestions for someone who's never been on where to stay, where to eat, what trails to ride, etc.?

Is two days enough for all the trails they have?

Thanks!

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Post by jd"MF"grimes Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:28 am

camping or Motel 6

John's Pizza Works, Pita Pit and *** Schat's Bakery is a must

I recommend parking up near the top at the Gondola in the free parking areas...plenty of free parking...Park at chair 2 if its open...don't park at the bottom...its a waste of time and they charge for parking in the lot across from the Village.

2 days is fine for all the trails...be aware that you will have to take the bus up from the village after riding half the trails. Depending on your ability...hit all the trails...beware that it is loose...very very loose at mammoth...ankle to knee deep kitty litter. The harder trails include Bullet, DC10, Chain smoke, Shock Treatment and Velocity. Jump trials are Twilight, Recoil, Jills Jumps and Pipeline....Fire roads that are called trails include Kamikaze and Toll Road. Other mentionable trails....Flow and Shot gun....I think I only left off a couple trials.
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Post by mxwhitey Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:02 pm

Uuuuh i think jd said it all. Just grab a map before ya go up so you dont get lost.
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Post by SeanC Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:43 pm

awesome thanks for the feedback, especially on parking.

Is it loose on all the trails? Do you want higher or lower tire pressure for that?


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Post by jd"MF"grimes Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:46 am

SeanC wrote:awesome thanks for the feedback, especially on parking.  

Is it loose on all the trails?  Do you want higher or lower tire pressure for that?



HAHAHAHHA LOOSE is an understatement....I run 30psi....don't run low pressure...you will flat
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Post by SeanC Sat Jul 11, 2015 10:40 am

mmmrrgghhhhh.....   what the hell are the "Canyon and Juniper side of the mountain?" wanted to on on monday and tuesday, someone please tell me whether it'll still be worth it to make the long-ass drive...

USA Cycling National Championships Trail Closures
Notice: Trail closures will be in effect Tuesday July 14 - Sunday July 19
These closures will affect the Canyon and Juniper side of the mountain while we host America's best competing to be our national champion in downhill, cross country, enduro and dual slalom.

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Post by Cap'n Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:23 am

Pay attention to the trail ends. The end of twilight, dc10, or anything south, requires different returns. End at the Gondi if you like making back to back runs. If you're relaxed and don't count your runs...then don't worry about it. There are "off mtn" trails that some guysay invite you on. You'll get your pass pulled if caught. Fair earning....it DOES happen. Oh...and don't forget your gravity card or you'll pay double.
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Post by SeanC Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:55 pm

Thanks.  Their map is confusing- some trails end at the upper lodge, some down in the village, and some in between?

Anyway, got my gravity card, got a hotel room, put on a new chain and cassette, ready for some fun.

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Post by badkittyjing Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:02 pm

SeanC wrote:awesome thanks for the feedback, especially on parking.  

Is it loose on all the trails?  Do you want higher or lower tire pressure for that?


Another good place to park is the Canyon Lodge parking (over by Austriahof) if you like finishing your day with Shotgun trail.
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Post by SeanC Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:51 pm

just got back. rode monday and today. that was fun as hell.

They only closed a few trails today for racing but are closing a lot more tomorrow through the weekend.

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Post by grenader26 Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:39 pm

It's really not that loose. JD is just a weenie. What will get your tires is the sharp bits of volcanic rock that hide out. Keep your eyes up and enjoy it!
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Post by jd"MF"grimes Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:15 pm

grenader26 wrote:It's really not that loose.  JD is just a weenie. What will get your tires is the sharp bits of volcanic rock that hide out.  Keep your eyes up and enjoy it!

JD= weenie...that is a fact
but mammoth is the loosest place i have ridden....but then again I have not ridden many places....just all the bike parks in Colorado, Utah, California as well as Bootleg Canyon, Angel Fire, Whistler and many other places. I somehow I still suck at riding...but never the less....mammoth is the loosest...kinda like most of my ex's
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Post by grenader26 Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:44 pm

I think north star is looser than mammoth. But that's just me. And you don't need to be calling me loose on the forum:(
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Post by COLIN M Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:46 pm

I think Mamoth is tight! Comparing it to other places. Just gotta know who to ride it.
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