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CABDR – North Alternate

The Northern California Backcountry Discovery Route (CABDR-North) runs west of Portola, missing some great riding near Beckwourth Peak and the Smith Peak Lookout.

CABDR Section 6 Portola Alternate: Download the GPX (zipped file with GPX file inside)

CABDR Portola Alternative

This alternate route for Section 6 ends in Portola, instead of Graeagle, and offers:

  • A nice descent around Haskell Peak and down to the quaint town of Calpine (no services except public bathrooms and water in the town park)
  • Beautiful riding through Carman Valley and up to the lower reaches of Beckwourth Peak
  • A stop in the City of Portola, which has restaurants, grocery stores, motels, an auto parts store, and gas stations
  • An easier climb up to Grizzly Ridge and amazing views from the Smith Peak Lookout
  • And, of course, the option to add a unique stay at Beckwourth Peak High Camp

Smith Peak Lookout