Mountain Biking Routes

Lost Sierra • Portola, CA

Group of mountain bikers at the Mt. Hough Trail summit sign
Mountain biker on the Beckwourth Peak Trail arch feature, Lost Sierra
Mountain biking near Beckwourth Peak High Camp in the Lost Sierra

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Beckwourth Peak Trail

Beckwourth Peak Trail Guide: Map, Parking & Route

A non-technical cross-country loop around Beckwourth Peak with sweeping views of the Sierra Valley and the Lost Sierra. The full loop starts at Portola City Park, and from High Camp you can ride straight to the trail, no car needed.

Distance

14.9 mi

Elevation

1,843 ft gain

Surface

Singletrack

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23 min from High Camp | Intermediate

Mills Peak Trail

A fast and fun high-mountain singletrack that rips down between close trees and large embedded rocks. A self-shuttle to the top is strongly recommended.

Distance

7.3 mi

Elevation

2,608 ft descent

Surface

Singletrack

Trail Preview

54 min from High Camp | All Levels

Mount Hough Trail System

50+ miles of SBTS-built singletrack, with 3,500+ vertical feet of flowy, fast descent.

Distance

67 trails

Elevation

3,500+ ft descents

Surface

Singletrack

Trail Preview

Shuttle Service

Yuba Expeditions in Quincy offers shuttle service for Mount Hough.

yubaexpeditions.com/shuttles

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