3-day gravel ride in the Lost Sierra (Truckee to Portola)
What is the High Camp Gravel Social?
It’s three days of riding beautiful gravel routes in the Lost Sierra. You’ll stay at Beckwourth Peak High Camp, an off-grid glampsite on Beckwourth Peak (with hot showers and bathrooms) and share delicious, catered meals and campfires with other riders. Tent camping (included) and glamping (extra) options are available.
- Day 1: ride from Truckee to Beckwourth Peak High Camp (44, 66, or 77 miles)
- Day 2: ride a loop up to the Sierra Buttes – top out at either Gold Lake or Mills Peak Lookout (50 or 57 miles)
- Day 3: ride back to Truckee (44 or 61 miles)
The rides are unsupported (we provide only suggested routes; no support), but you’ll experience plenty of pampering over the weekend… We’ll shuttle one duffel bag (tent, clothes, towel, etc.) for you to/from High Camp. At High Camp, you’ll enjoy hot showers, catered dinners, breakfasts, snacks to take on your ride, campfires, a disc golf course, and camaraderie with other riders. The experience is designed for both seasoned and newer riders who enjoy beautiful routes and hanging out with other humans.
The suggested routes showcase the beauty of the Lost Sierra using mainly forest service and quiet, rural roads (60% gravel / 40% pavement). And there are some short sections of gravel-bike-friendly singletrack. The routes are challenging, but you will have plenty of time to ride at a social pace, take breaks, enjoy the views, and stop for lunch. Of course, we strongly recommend training for the event, so you can enjoy the rides vs going into survival mode each day.
