Knolls Loop Mountain Bike Trail
10 miles
Intermediate - Advanced
Strenuous
This route begins directly across Hwy. 203 from McDonald's. Park in the "day-use" area of Shady Rest Campground. Follow the paved bike path 0.2 miles, then cross Shady Rest Road. There is a kiosk with a map of the Knolls Loop and surrounding trails. The route follows dirt roads with numerous side roads and variations. Most of the roads in this area loop back into each other or to the Sawmill Cutoff Road, the Mammoth Scenic Loop or Hwy. 203 at some point.
Please stay of established, signed trails, be aware of your orientation and follow trail ethics for mountain biking.
At a Glance
Closest Towns: | Mammoth Lakes, CA |
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General Information
Directions:This route begins directly across Hwy. 203 from McDonald's. Park in the "day-use" area of the Shady Rest Campground.
Accessibility:
Parking:
There is a parking lot on site.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Reds Meadow Road fall construction schedule
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- Temporary road/trail closures at Shady Rest - October 14 - November 1
- Roads and trails to Inyo Craters closed through November 15
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31