Lupine at 10,500 feet on the back side of Mammoth Mountain. Found this field of flowers right smack in the middle of the Off the Top Mountain Bike Trail. These flowers are about 1/2 to 3/4 quarters of a mile from the start of the trailhead. Lupinus polyphyllus is a species in the Fabaceae (Legume) family that is native to a large part of western North America. In California, it is found primarily in the Sierras and other northern mountains.
The iconic Sign at the Top of Mammoth Mountain sits at the 11,053-foot level. At 24 feet high this second addition sign gets repeatedly buried during the windy winter snow cycles. #mammothsnowman #mammothmountain #discovermammoth
Got to love this view from the Off the Top Mountain Bike Trail at the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. Beyond you can see the Mammoth Crest and then well into the Central Sierra Back Country. #mammothsnowman #mammothmountain #discovermammoth
The Outpost at Chairs 13 and 14 with Reds Lake behind and the Minarets, Banner and Ritter in the Back Ground. The Mountain Bike Trail is the very lower section of Off the Top. #mammothsnowman #mammothmountain #discovermammoth
Lower Arriba near the bottom by the Outpost and Chairs 13 and 14.
The Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol Snow Study Site is at the 9000-foot elevation. This is official location to measure snow and report the amounts back to the public. #mammothsnowman #mammothmountain #discovermammoth
Mammoth Ski Patrol Snow Study Site at 9000 Feet
Always love this view from the Gondola Car riding up to MC Coy Station. Nothing like a early Summer morning in the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park.
Off the Top Mountain Bike Trail – About a mile from the Summit you will find this paver turn and some really great views if you stop and look around. The elevation at this spot is estimated to be around 10,600 feet.
Chair 3 and West Bowl behind. Off in the distance is the top of chair 23.
Off the Top as it winds thru the Chair 14 area.
Chair 14 Summer Time View
Off the Top
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The Backcountry behind Mammoth Mountain
A view off the Summit of Mammoth Mountain Looking East
Looking out at chair 23 while on a Scenic Gondolla Ride.
