The Lost Sierra Loop is a 105-mile bikepacking route that offers a splendid sampling of Northern California's finest gravel roads and singletrack trails. This three-day weekend loop takes riders through the remote and beautiful Plumas National Forest, with stops to resupply in some of the small communities that collectively make up the Lost Sierra...
Spanning 105 miles with 12,527 feet of elevation gain, this route is physically demanding. It features lots of climbs that can be steep and long. You’ll also be riding at elevations between 3,500 feet and 6,800 feet above sea level. Most of the gravel roads are fairly smooth but covered with loose aggregate. Watch your speed when cornering. The intermediate-level Mount Hough singletrack is mostly flowy and smooth with sections that can be rocky. Resupply logistics are straightforward. The town of Quincy is the rough halfway point. It has plenty of restaurants and grocery stores to stock up. Finding water along the route depends on the season. In early summer, you’ll pass plenty of clear running creeks to refill. In mid-summer and fall, be prepared to haul more water, especially if you visit during a heat wave.
The highlight for most cyclists on this trip will undoubtedly be the Mount Hough Trail. This ribbon of flowy singletrack starts at an elevation of 7,150 feet and plunges nearly 4,000 feet over 10 joyful miles. The intermediate-level terrain never gets very technical.
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Route type: Long Distance Circular