Eastern Plumas County

In the Eastern Plumas area, mountain bikers can find plenty of good high terrain in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, including a trail that leads to a tremendous view from a lookout tower at 7,340 feet. Lake Davis near Portola has a flatter trail with wildlife viewing opportunities. There are two difficult trails near Frenchman Lake in the Sierra Valley.

Central Plumas County

The Central Plumas area has an easy, short loop offered off the road to Bucks Lake, west of Quincy. An 11 mile paved ride takes bikers around Antelope Lake. More difficult routes are located outside of Greenville, the Feather River Canyon and La Porte. There is a 13 mile single track trail along Little Grass Valley Reservoir is a popular route. Near Quincy, the Cascade Trail follows the banks of a creek.

Almanor Basin

The Almanor Basin area in the north end of the county features a paved route that follows the west shore of Lake Almanor. There is also a flat loop trail suited for families that follows the upper reaches of Lake Almanor as well as a creek. West of Highway 89, there is a forest service road leading to Humboldt Summit and Humbug Valley.

Annual Biking Events Include:

Indian Valley Century Bike Ride
Mile High Century Ride
Solstice Century Ride
M.S. Ride