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California
0.5 mi
Distance
332 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Mammoth Pass Cutoff
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Mammoth Pass Cutoff is a short connector trail within the Sotcher Lake Trailhead system in California's Eastern Sierra region. At just over half a mile, this cutoff provides an efficient link for riders looking to navigate the broader trail network around Mammoth Pass. Whether you're using it as a quick transition between longer routes or exploring the Sotcher Lake area, this brief segment offers a convenient way to access different trail options in this popular mountain biking destination.
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
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Mammoth Lakes Pack Station
~4 min drive
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~4 min drive
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Rainbow Falls-Reds C/o
~5 min drive
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Emerald Lake-Skelton Lake
~6 min drive
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Earthquake Fault Vis
~6 min drive
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Earthquake Fault Vis
~6 min drive
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