EXPLORE THE LOST SIERRA / BIKING & CYCLING

EXPLORE THE LOST SIERRA / BIKING & CYCLING

GRAEAGLE · PORTOLA · QUINCY · DOWNIEVILLE

GRAEAGLE · PORTOLA · QUINCY · DOWNIEVILLE

Go a little
further.
Feel a little
freer.

Go a little
further.
Feel a little
freer.

A river path before lunch. Gravel beneath a wide-open sky. Singletrack that makes the whole trip.

A river path before lunch. Gravel beneath a wide-open sky. Singletrack that makes the whole trip.

Find your next ride ↓

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LOST SIERRA CYCLING · A RIDER, PINES & MOUNTAIN LIGHT

TAKE THE
SCENIC WAY

TAKE THE
SCENIC WAY

FIELD JOURNAL / 06
ON TWO WHEELS

FIELD JOURNAL / 06
ON TWO WHEELS

25 RIDE & EVENT GUIDES

25 RIDE & EVENT GUIDES

SMALL LOOPS. BIG MOUNTAIN DAYS.

SMALL LOOPS. BIG MOUNTAIN DAYS.

YOUR BASE: THE LOST SIERRA LODGE

YOUR BASE: THE LOST SIERRA LODGE

THE RIGHT RIDE CHANGES EVERYTHING

THE RIGHT RIDE CHANGES EVERYTHING

What kind of day
are you pedaling toward?

What kind of day
are you pedaling toward?

01 / Easy outings

01 / Easy outings

A little air. No big agenda.

A little air. No big agenda.

Shorter paths, village stops, and an introduction to dirt.

Shorter paths, village stops, and an introduction to dirt.

Choose a ride ↘

02 / Mountain biking

02 / Mountain biking

Follow the singletrack.

Follow the singletrack.

Mills Peak, the Lakes Basin, Mount Hough, and Downieville.

Mills Peak, the Lakes Basin, Mount Hough, and Downieville.

Choose a ride ↘

03 / Gravel & backroads

03 / Gravel & backroads

Take the quieter turn.

Take the quieter turn.

Lake Davis, forest roads, and a little more self-reliance.

Lake Davis, forest roads, and a little more self-reliance.

Choose a ride ↘

04 / Road cycling

04 / Road cycling

Let the horizon pull you.

Let the horizon pull you.

Mountain climbs and open Sierra Valley circuits.

Mountain climbs and open Sierra Valley circuits.

Choose a ride ↘

THE SMALLER OUTINGS COUNT, TOO

THE SMALLER OUTINGS COUNT, TOO

Small loops.
Big smiles.

Small loops.
Big smiles.

Let the youngest rider set the pace. A short path, a snack stop, and a good place to play can be all the plan you need.

Let the youngest rider set the pace. A short path, a snack stop, and a good place to play can be all the plan you need.

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FAMILY BIKE OUTING · RIVER PATH OR VILLAGE POND

01

Portola Riverwalk

Portola Riverwalk

A little river air, without a big plan.

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02

Graeagle Mill Pond

Graeagle Mill Pond

One more lap. Then a treat.

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03

Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park

A little pedaling. A lot of playing.

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04

Lake Davis Trail

Lake Davis Trail

Dirt under the tires. Lake beside you.

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05

Graeagle & Blairsden E-Bike Outing

Graeagle & Blairsden E-Bike Outing

Give the day a destination, then wander.

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A path can be easy while a longer outing is tiring. Keep distance, traffic, and surface in the decision.

A path can be easy while a longer outing is tiring. Keep distance, traffic, and surface in the decision.

SINGLETRACK WORTH THE TRIP

SINGLETRACK WORTH THE TRIP

Three mountains.
Three different moods.

Three mountains.
Three different moods.

Start with the terrain your group actually enjoys. A shuttle changes the climbing; it does not remove the skill, stamina, or planning.

Start with the terrain your group actually enjoys. A shuttle changes the climbing; it does not remove the skill, stamina, or planning.

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MILLS PEAK · MOUNTAIN BIKE TERRAIN & SETTING

01 / CLOSE TO THE LODGE

01 / CLOSE TO THE LODGE

Mills Peak

Mills Peak

Forest flow. Natural rock. A classic Graeagle descent.

Forest flow. Natural rock. A classic Graeagle descent.

THE RIDE

About 8–9 mi

THE COMMITMENT

Intermediate · sustained descent

Explore the signature ride ↗

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MOUNT HOUGH · MOUNTAIN BIKE TERRAIN & SETTING

02 / MAKE IT A QUINCY DAY

02 / MAKE IT A QUINCY DAY

Mount Hough

Mount Hough

Big mountain scale, with several ways down.

Big mountain scale, with several ways down.

THE RIDE

About 11 mi

THE COMMITMENT

Intermediate · long descent

Explore the signature ride ↗

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DOWNIEVILLE · MOUNTAIN BIKE TERRAIN & SETTING

03 / FOR THE EXPERIENCED GROUP

03 / FOR THE EXPERIENCED GROUP

Downieville

Downieville

A technical backcountry ride with a river-town finish.

A technical backcountry ride with a river-town finish.

THE RIDE

About 15 mi

THE COMMITMENT

Advanced · demanding backcountry

Explore the signature ride ↗

WHEN THE LAKE IS THE DESTINATION

WHEN THE LAKE IS THE DESTINATION

A lake day.
With a few more turns.

A lake day.
With a few more turns.

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LAKE DAVIS · LAKESHORE TRAIL, GRAVEL & OPEN WATER

Prefer a shorter ride? Make the shoreline trail an out-and-back and turn around when it suits your group.

Prefer a shorter ride? Make the shoreline trail an out-and-back and turn around when it suits your group.

Choose a shorter lake ride ↗

More ways to spend a lake day ↗

THE RIDE JOURNAL

Find a good fit.

Compare the surface, the effort, and the time. Open a guide for the access plan, route resources, and a note from your hosts.

25 guides found / showing 8

Browse the complete riding index +
Portola Riverwalk Bike Ride ↗Graeagle Mill Pond Bike Loop ↗Lake Davis Trail Bike Ride ↗Lake Davis Bike & Gravel Loop ↗Baldwin Park Bike Trail ↗Graeagle & Blairsden E-Bike Outing ↗South Park Trails in Quincy ↗Mills Peak Shuttle Ride ↗Mills Peak Pedaled Loop ↗Lakes Basin Alpine Mountain Biking ↗Round Lake over Mount Elwell Bike Ride ↗Classic Mount Hough Bike Descent ↗Tollgate Mountain Bike Ride ↗Taylor Creek via King’s Crossing Bike Ride ↗Indian Falls Ridge & Acorn Grotto Bike Ride ↗Mount Hough to South Park Bike Ride ↗Lower Mount Hough Bike Loop ↗Downieville Downhill Bike Guide ↗Smith Peak Gravel Bike Climb ↗Johnsville Road Bike Climb ↗Gold Lake Highway Road Bike Loop ↗Sierra Valley Road Cycling ↗Vinton to Frenchman Lake Bike Ride ↗Beckwourth–Genesee Road Bike Ride ↗Lost & Found Gravel Festival Guide ↗

Check the bike as well as the trail.

E-bike access depends on the complete route and bike class. South Park does not permit e-bikes. Keep bicycles off the Pacific Crest Trail and out of designated wilderness; use current land-manager rules and signs. On shared trails, ride under control and yield to people on foot and horseback.

Current local trail reports ↗

Agency maps & trail resources ↗

A LITTLE LOCAL HELP

A LITTLE LOCAL HELP

The right bike.
The right way up.

The right bike.
The right way up.

Lost Sierra E-Bike Rentals

Graeagle & Blairsden

For a locally planned outing, bike selection, and rental arrangements. Discuss your route, age requirements, range, pickup, and availability directly.

Contact & plan ↗

Yuba Expeditions Adventure Center

Quincy & Mount Hough

For trail maps, mountain-bike rentals, repairs, guidance, and Mount Hough shuttles. Reserve separately and confirm current operations.

Contact & plan ↗

Downieville Outfitters

Downieville

For the classic downhill shuttle, suitable bikes, equipment, repairs, and current route advice. Tell the shop your actual riding experience.

Contact & plan ↗

LOCAL BIKE RACES

A race worth
making a trip of.

A race worth
making a trip of.

Make a ride the centerpiece of a Lost Sierra weekend. Start with the event organizer’s current details, then plan the rest of your stay.

PORTOLA / GRAVEL & COMMUNITY

Lost & Found Gravel Festival

Portola’s gravel celebration turns a ride into a gathering. Bring your cycling friends, choose an outing for your abilities, and leave room for the town and the celebration afterward.

Plan a Lost & Found weekend ↗

QUINCY / GRAVEL & TIMED STAGES

Grinduro California

Grinduro brings gravel riding and timed enduro stages together in Quincy, with as much emphasis on the gathering as the ride. Visit the organizer for the current edition, route, eligibility, and registration.

Visit Grinduro California ↗

Event dates, routes, distances, and registration can change. Confirm the current edition with the organizer before booking around an event.

BEFORE YOU CLIP IN, OR SIMPLY SET OFF

BEFORE YOU CLIP IN, OR SIMPLY SET OFF

A few good questions.

A few good questions.

Where can we ride with children near Graeagle or Portola?

Start with the Portola Riverwalk, the Mill Pond loop, or Baldwin Park for a short outing. For children comfortable on dirt, choose a short Lake Davis Trail out-and-back. Inspect the current surface, share the trail, and keep the return in mind.

Is Lake Davis a beginner ride?

A short section of the shoreline trail can introduce natural-surface riding. The full loop is about 19 miles with trail and gravel: approachable technically, but a real endurance outing. They are different plans.

Which mountain-bike descent should we choose first?

Confident intermediate riders can compare Mills Peak and the classic Mount Hough route. Downieville and the rougher Hough alternatives need more technical experience. Check the whole group’s skill and stamina with a local shop.

Do we need to bring bikes?

Local rental options include Lost Sierra E-Bike Rentals for a customized village outing, Yuba Expeditions for mountain riding, and Downieville Outfitters for the downhill area. Availability, sizing, equipment, age requirements, and reservations need direct confirmation.

Can we take an e-bike on all these trails?

No. Check the permitted bike class and complete alignment. South Park is closed to e-bikes, including the South Park finish from Mount Hough. Do not infer permission from a bicycle icon, rental offer, or one connecting segment.

Does a downhill shuttle make a ride easy?

It removes much of the initial climb. Long descents still require braking, bike handling, energy, and repair readiness, and many routes include climbing. Arrange the finish and return as carefully as the shuttle.

When is the riding season?

Higher routes depend on snowmelt, roads, trail condition, and weather. Lower paths and valley roads can offer other options, but wet trails, heat, smoke, wind, and seasonal closures still matter. Use current reports rather than a fixed opening date.

GOOD RIDING. EVEN BETTER EVENINGS.

GOOD RIDING. EVEN BETTER EVENINGS.

Put the bikes down.
Put your feet up.

Put the bikes down.
Put your feet up.

Bring your group back to the Lodge for a soak, a game of pool, and dinner around the table. A full day out deserves an evening you can settle into.

Bring your group back to the Lodge for a soak, a game of pool, and dinner around the table. A full day out deserves an evening you can settle into.

Find your base at the Lodge ↗

Post-ride food & drink ↗

Routes adapted from the Lodge’s final October 2026 guidebook, with selected operator information checked October 15, 2026. Distances, climbing, riding times, and drive times are approximate and depend on the exact alignment. These guides help you choose an outing; use the current map, access rules, and conditions for navigation.

Routes adapted from the Lodge’s final October 2026 guidebook, with selected operator information checked October 15, 2026. Distances, climbing, riding times, and drive times are approximate and depend on the exact alignment. These guides help you choose an outing; use the current map, access rules, and conditions for navigation.

Plan your stay at the Lodge.

Plan your stay at the Lodge.

Check dates for your group, or send your hosts a question about the Lodge and the Lost Sierra.

A question. A detail. A trip taking shape.

Tell us who is coming, the dates you have in mind, and what would help you decide. Travis and Brittany are happy to help.

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