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Upper Mills Peak Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Gold Country
  4. …Downieville
  5. Lakes Basin
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“This is the upper portion of the Millis Peak Run. ”

Lance Buck
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3.8

Miles

6.1

KM
Singletrack

7,310' 2,228 m

High

6,120' 1,865 m

Low

65' 20 m

Up

1,254' 382 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

This Ride starts atop right near the Millis Peak Fire Lookout. The trail begins by heading south, but soon doubles back and zigzags across the ridge in a general northern direction.

Just about four miles in, the trail ends at an old 4x4 jeep track.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Plumas National Forest Office

Shared By:

Lance Buck with improvements by Ricardo Nojima
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  5.0 from 1 vote

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#1

in Lakes Basin

#222

in California

#3,207

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Mills Peak Lookout
Jul 28, 2015 near Portola, CA
Getting started below the lookout
Jul 28, 2015 near Portola, CA
Lakes basin from near Mills Peak
Jul 28, 2015 near Portola, CA

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Jul 5, 2019
Brian McLaughlin
Fun, flowing ride! 9.1mi

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