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Graeagle
Earn the view. Save energy for the descent. About 19.5 mi; Hard fitness · intermediate/advanced descent.
LOCAL PHOTOGRAPH / THE LOST SIERRA
Strong riders can turn Mills Peak into a substantial loop, combining a long road climb with the signature singletrack descent. It is a different day from a shuttle lap.
Distance: About 19.5 mi
Effort: Hard fitness · intermediate/advanced descent
Climbing/descending: About 3,250 ft climbing
Allow: 4–6 hr
From the Lodge: About 15 min to lower access
Bike: Mountain bike with climbing gears
Plan: The guidebook’s alignment climbs via Frazier Falls Road to the upper trail. Download the complete route and confirm current road and trail access before relying on any connection.
Host tip: Start early with more water and food than you would carry for a shuttle lap. Keep something in reserve for the ride down.
Before you ride: A major climb leads into sustained rocky descending. Choose it for both stamina and trail skill.
Details for your plan
Area
Graeagle
Type of outing
Mountain biking
The idea
Earn the view. Save energy for the descent.
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