Lost Sierra, Portola CA
A perfect 3-day itinerary for the ultimate mountain biking weekend.
Access to 3 amazing MTB trails: Mt. Hough, Mills Peak, and the Beckwourth Peak Trail. Ride and then relax: comfy beds, hot showers, disc golf, and a campfire under starry skies. View lodging options
Friday
Check in at 3pm, get settled, and take an evening spin on the Beckwourth Peak Trail. Grill or head into town for dinner at the Taproom and end the night around the fire pit.
Saturday
Reserve a morning shuttle (Yuba Expeditions). Grab breakfast in town, then drive to Quincy and get shuttled to the top. Descending 4,000 feet of singletrack! Then stop at The Brewing Lair on the way back for dinner, beers, and live music.
Sunday
Have a lazy breakfast on your private deck. Check out by 11am and drive to the bottom of Mills Peak Trail. Ride to the top or self-shuttle with another car. Descend 2,600 feet! Drive home after an epic MTB weekend!
At High Camp
10–16+ mi • 1,500 ft gain • Non-technical, singletrack from the property
50+ miles • Up to 4,000 ft descent • All levels • Shuttle strongly recommended
At High Camp
A flowy cross-country trail that winds around the mountain with sweeping views of the Lost Sierra. Singletrack leaves directly from the property — no car, no shuttle, no hassle.
Distance
10–16+ mi
Elevation
1,500 ft gain
Notes
Rideable directly from the cabin or yurt
50+ miles of SBTS-built singletrack with 3,800 vertical feet of fast, flowy descent. Multiple trail options for intermediate riders and children 11+. Shuttle strongly recommended.
Distance
50+ miles of trail
Elevation
Up to 4,000 ft descent
Notes
All levels. Kids 11+ welcome. Shuttle strongly recommended.
A fast, high-mountain singletrack that rips down between close trees and large embedded rocks. Several trail options, good for kids 11+ and intermediate riders. X-country trail, but some sections are rocky; good for intermediate riders.
Distance
7.3 mi
Elevation
2,600 ft descent
Notes
Intermediate. Shuttle recommended.
Direct access to the Beckwourth Peak Trail. Mills Peak and Mt. Hough are nearby.
Hot showers, real beds, fire pit evenings, and strong morning coffee.
Guy's, girl's, or multi-family weekend — book all three units.
Bike shuttle service for Mt. Hough, based in Quincy. Van shuttles run Friday through Monday and can take up to 9 riders.
yubaexpeditions.com/shuttles"Beckwourth High Camp is a fantastic spot from which to launch a hiking or biking adventure. Quiet and peaceful with spectacular views in every direction. Yurts and cabins are clean, comfortable and have every amenity, and camp hosts Forest and Bob make it immediately clear that you are among friends there. I look forward to a return visit."
Adam
Cabin Guest
"Very cool and cute little spot. The cabins are stellar, equipped with everything you need. Beautiful views overlooking the mountains. The bathrooms and showers were spotless and well stocked. Fire pit was magical. We had a lovely stay and I would recommend if you are a mountain biker."
Lorri
Cabin Guest
Two cabins, a yurt, and a campsite. Book one unit or all four for your group.
Sleeps 4 • 2 queen bunks
Sleeps 4 • 2 queen bunks
Sleeps 5 • 4 beds + loft
Sleeps 5 • Bring your tent
Book your stay at High Camp and ride the Lost Sierra.
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