Biking the 395 Biking Mammoth Lakes

Biking in the Eastern Sierra is absolutly incredible! There are numerous safe paved roads for road biking and the endless miles of dirt roads are prime for mountain biking. You can even do multiday rides on dirt or road and never encounter civilization for days on end.

A couple nice dirt rides are up the Buttermilk Road or the roads along the Owens River. There are steeper rides up Silver Canyon and the Coyote Flat Road. For road biking try East Line Street all the way around till the road becomes Warm Springs Road and heads back to 395 a little south of Bishop. The ride from Toms Place to Long Valley along the Old Highway is very nice as well. High Sierra Regional Bicycle Tour Descriptions:

  • Information for biking Rock Creek
  • Bicycle Tour of the Coldwater Creek Gold Mine
  • How to ride to Hot Creek
  • Inyo Craters Bike Ride
  • Minaret Summit Bike Ride
  • Shady Rest ride through the woods

    Roads and Trails near Lone Pine

  • Maps of popular areas:
    Lee Vining - Mammoth Lakes - Rock Creek - Bishop - Big Pine - Independence - Lone Pine

    • Mountain Biking around Bishop
    There are so many dirt roads in the Bishop area that you just might spend the rest of your life riding them all!!! With a map and a little bit of stamina anyone can enjoy some of the finest riding on the planet. Sweeping vistas of the Owens Valley and the surrounding mountains will greet the adventurous traveller.

    There is a wide variety of adventures available in the Eastern Sierra. Mountain Biking is one of the most popular and this region is so vast many choose to bike and camp , let's call it bikepacking. Combining a bike adventure with a remote camping experience may be just what you are looking for!

    Maybe you are just starting out. There are many trails near the Owens River where you can practice bike handling skills prior to heading out on the longer rides.

    The serious rider can head for Silver Canyon, Coyote Flat or Lower RockCreek.

    This then is the real challenge. Deciding where to go in the Eastern Sierra.

    Here are some maps to get you started:
    Lower Rock Creek - Coyote Flat Area - Silver Canyon - Owens River

    Related Sites
  • GORP Lake Tahoe bike trails--GORP's guide to Mountain Biking California's Tahoe National Forest
  • Mountain Bike Trails in Lake Tahoe--Mountain biking at Lake Tahoe is not a just a sport, it's a lifestyle! Bike paths, dirt roads, single tracks and bike parks abound around the lake. There are many scenic and mellow rides and plenty of steep, rocky precipices in the mountains. Some ski resorts have bike parks where you can buy a lift ticket, "ride" effortlessly to the summit and then careen your way down dusty ski trails. There are even companies that offer guided backcountry tours ranging from hours to days.
  • International Mountain Bicycling Association--IMBA creates, enhances and preserves trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide. Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, and innovative trail management solutions.