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1,329 ft
Distance
-103 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-103 ft
Altitude change
9,022 ft
Altitude min
9,126 ft
Altitude max
9,126 ft
Altitude start
9,022 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-33.5%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:01:02
Avg time

Richter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
    Mammoth Lakes, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47126 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48403 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Richter is a highly rated 1,329 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Mammoth Lakes California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 229 rides
  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Richter Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2025 @ 11:29pm
Jul 9, 2025
 On 7/8, Richter opened. Now on 7/9 it has closed again.
Jun 30, 2025 @ 11:56pm
Jun 30, 2025
 Not sure why it is closed. Was open as of 6/29 and then closed mid-day 6/30. It was riding fine.
Aug 10, 2024 @ 1:44am
Aug 10, 2024
 The section from Midtown is closed since Midtown is closed. The section starting at Chair 11 or lower Eliminator is open
Jul 9, 2024 @ 3:09am
Jul 9, 2024
 only the lower part is closed
Jul 6, 2024 @ 5:10pm
Jul 6, 2024
It is currently closed
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        Directions to richter trailhead (37.646630, -119.042960)

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        2022.09.11 Mammoth: Richter
        0:11 | 160 | Sep 12, 2022 , Mammoth Lakes
        Off the Top - Beach Cruiser - White Bark -...
        18:46 | 132 | Nov 2, 2021 , Mammoth Lakes
        MTB Riding White Bark and Richter on Mammoth...
        12:40 | 188 | Nov 1, 2021 , Mammoth Lakes
        Richter at Discovery Zone 'No Brakes' Aug 2020
        3:19 | 262 | Sep 18, 2020 , Mammoth Lakes

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        Off the Top, Kamikaze, White Bark to Richter
        6 miles • 36 ft • 15 • Point to Point •
        This route skips all the major dilemmas on and is do-able solo for most adaptive riders. There is a short...
        47
        Mammoth Bike Park Intermediate 1
        7 miles • 44 ft • 11 •
        This is my go-to warm up route. Off the Top and Beach Cruiser are fast and easy while White Bark and...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Richter

        ▼ Where is Richter located?
        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 37.64663, -119.04296.
        ▼ How hard is Richter?
        Richter is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Richter?
        The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,022 ft to 9,126 ft.
        ▼ Is Richter a point to point trail?
        Yes, Richter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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