Sand Canyon

Mammoth Lakes · California

6.7 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

1h 12m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Clear
35°
30°
53°
46 mph
Gust63 mph
6:32 AM
4:45 PM
Icy

0.1" of rain expected today.

Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas

0.13 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours0.5 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Sunday

a high near 48°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

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About This Trail

Sand Canyon is a 6.7-mile mountain bike trail near Mammoth Lakes, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: unpaved. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 1h 12m.

Mountain Biking in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Sand Canyon as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Unpaved

Surface Quality

Barely Rideable

Technical Rating

Blue Square

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Sand Canyon FAQ

Where is Sand Canyon?

Sand Canyon is a mountain bike trail near Mammoth Lakes, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Sand Canyon?

Sand Canyon is 6.7 miles long, rated blue square, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 12m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Sand Canyon?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.1" of rain expected today. Watch for ice on trail surfaces, especially in shaded areas Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Sand Canyon?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Mammoth Lakes include China Peak Mountain Bike Park, Jill's Jumps, Shock Treatment, Long Valley Creek Route Access, Long Valley Creek Route. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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