Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Running
For beginners to intermediate riders, this 8.6 miles of dirt road offers gentle slopes and quite a bit of level ground. Great vistas of the Warner Mountains along with the super scenic canyon and colors on the south end add to the mystic of this ride.
There are some California sensitive plant species along the barren ridges. This area has moderately old woodland forests. From the late fall to early spring it is used as a winter range by deer. Dog water is generally available.
Due to the increasing public interest in mountain bike routes, the Alturas Resource Area has created three routes with spectacular vistas and breathtaking panoramas for all ability levels. During summers, the Modoc High School Academy Crew, Boy Scouts, and other volunteers have installed and maintained a lot of the signs you'll see along these bike routes. The varied terrain of these routes are on old roads or trails which are usually not maintained. Take along water or be sure you purify water you take from creeks or streams. Weather can be very unpredictable in this area, so be prepared. Wear your helmet, stay alert, always ride with a buddy and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. If you are riding in an unknown area, taking along appropriate maps and a compass can help you find your way. If you need further information, please feel free to call or stop by our office.
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