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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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At High Camp | Intermediate

Beckwourth Peak Trail

An intermediate cross-country trail that rides around the mountain with sweeping views of the Lost Sierra. Singletrack leaves directly from High Camp; no car needed.

Distance

14–16+ mi

Elevation

1,540–2,300 ft

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

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54 min from High Camp | All Levels

Mount Hough Trail System

50+ miles of SBTS-built singletrack, with 3,800 vertical feet of flowy, fast descent.

Distance

67 trails

Elevation

Up to 2,142 ft descent

Surface

Singletrack

Trail Preview

Shuttle Service

Yuba Expeditions in Quincy offers shuttle service for Mount Hough.

yubaexpeditions.com/shuttles

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