Winter Fat Biking

Winter Fat Biking the Shady Rest Winter Trails

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  • Shady Rest Park is an extensive and popular public recreation facility located just north of the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center at the end of Sawmill Cutoff Road. In winter the park serves as a staging area for winter activities. Winter Fat biking is allowed on the groomed motorized OSV trails, and non-motorized winter trails that can be accessed from the Shady Rest staging area. Only Purpose-built fat bikes with 3.8” wide tires or wider with a recommended tire pressure of 6-10 PSI are allowed on trails. If you leave a rut deeper than 2 inches or can’t ride in a straight line... it’s too soft to ride! Firm snow is the best snow. Conditions may deteriorate over the course of the day. Beware of icy patches. Get out and enjoy winter on two wheels!

  • Shady Rest Park is an extensive and popular public recreation facility located just north of the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center at the end of Sawmill Cutoff Road. In winter the park serves as a staging area for winter activities. Winter Fat biking is allowed on the groomed motorized OSV trails, and non-motorized winter trails that can be accessed from the Shady Rest staging area. Only Purpose-built fat bikes with 3.8” wide tires or wider with a recommended tire pressure of 6-10 PSI are allowed on trails. If you leave a rut deeper than 2 inches or can’t ride in a straight line... it’s too soft to ride! Firm snow is the best snow. Conditions may deteriorate over the course of the day. Beware of icy patches. Get out and enjoy winter on two wheels!

Avalanche Forecast for 03/27/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: Wind slabs ranging in size and sensitivity may be found on all aspects today, particularly at upper elevations. Hazard is expected to rise quickly this afternoon as a storm system impacts the forecast area. Localized assessments and flexible field plans will help you minimize your exposure today. Find out More
  • Experience Checklist

    • Bike helmet
    • Bike tools
    • Camera
    • Day pack
    • Dog-poop bags
    • Energy bars/electrolyte replacement
    • First-aid kit
    • Jacket or windbreaker
    • Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
    • Knowledge of conditions & safety/rescue procedures
    • Map or GPS device
    • Smartphone
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen/lip protector
    • Water
    • Windbreaker/shell
    • Winter gloves

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    Experience Information

    Trail Length
    2.9 miles
    Trail Surface
    Snow
    Duration
    Less than 4 hours

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  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round 

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