Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions
Are the gravel and dirt roads near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra dry and open today? Live conditions for the quiet county and forest roads a gravel or drop-bar bike rides, with melt-out and the 10-day outlook, refreshed every morning from real soil, snowpack, and weather data.snapshot · Aug 14
Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14
Mostly decomposed granite, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.
Gravel & dirt roads near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra right now
Right now about 96 of 101 gravel and dirt roads near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra are reading dry and rideable, with 5 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly decomposed granite soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.
…and 76 more quiet roads near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra.
Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra gravel riding FAQ
Are the gravel and dirt roads near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra rideable right now?
96 of 101 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra are reading dry and rideable today, while 5 are still soft after recent rain. Gravel roads are crowned and drain faster than singletrack, so they firm up sooner after a storm, but a wet dirt road still ruts and skinny gravel tires grip less, so check the live read before a long day.
Where can I ride gravel near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra?
Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra include Big Springs Road, Claypit Cutoff, FR 3S130 and FR 3S60C. We tell you whether each one is dry, wet, or still snowed in rather than building the route, so pair the live conditions here with your favorite route planner for the full ride.