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705 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:00:17
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
8,935 ft
Altitude min
8,985 ft
Altitude max
8,985 ft
Altitude start
8,937 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
705 ft
Distance down
00:00:17
Avg time
Lower Richter Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMammoth Mountain Bike Park
Mammoth Lakes, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#49211 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
The trail starts with a massive step up into the woods. There are a few jumps and a technical section before a long, steep ladder drops you back out of the woods.
Access Info
Start from Kamikaze or upper Richter. The trail ends across the road from the gondola building.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 36 miles avg distance
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- 288 rides
- Last: May 10, 2026
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Directions to lower-richter trailhead
(37.647950, -119.039460)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Richter
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Where is Lower Richter located?
Lower Richter is located in Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, Mammoth Lakes, California, United States. It is part of the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.64795, -119.03946.
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How hard is Lower Richter?
Lower Richter is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Richter?
The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,935 ft to 8,985 ft.
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Is Lower Richter a point to point trail?
Yes, Lower Richter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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