CABDR-North: 2024 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated March 11th, 2024
Updated March 11th, 2024
As a general reference to the updates for track files labeled xxBDR-March2024:
CABDR-N TRACK GUIDE | CA-N | ||
Track File: CABDR-N-March2024 | |||
SECTION | GPS TRACK NAME | MILEAGE | CUMULATIVE |
1 | CAN1 – Mammoth to Bridgeport | 94.6 | 94.6 |
1 | CAN1 ALT Harder – Dry Creek Flats | 4.1 | |
1 | CAN1 ALT Harder – Obsidian Dome | 5.9 | |
1 | CAN1 ALT Harder – Old Rail Road | 3.1 | |
1 | CAN1 ALT Harder – Technical Water Crossing | 4.2 | |
2 | CAN2 – Bridgeport to Bear Valley | 88.9 | 183.5 |
2 | CAN2 ALT Expert – Sweetwater Loop | 27.1 | |
2 | CAN2 ALT Expert – Mount Patterson Summit | 9.5 | |
3 | CAN3 – Bear Valley to Kyburz | 84.8 | 268.3 |
3 | CAN3 EXT – Leek Springs Lookout | 2.5 | |
4 | CAN4 – Kyburz to Truckee | 109 | 377.3 |
5 | CAN5 – Truckee to Graeagle | 137 | 514.3 |
5 | CAN5 ALT Harder – Verdi Peak Lookout | 5.8 | |
5 | CAN5 ALT Bypass – Downieville Hill | 14.8 | |
5 | CAN5 ALT Harder – Sierra Buttes | 14.5 | |
5 | CAN5 ALT Expert – Sierra Buttes Trailhead | 2.1 | |
5 | CAN5 EXT – Mills Peak Lookout | 4 | |
6 | CAN6 – Graeagle to Chester | 116 | 630.3 |
6 | CAN6 EXT – Mt Hough Lookout | 5.5 | |
7 | CAN7 – Chester to Bieber | 125 | 755.3 |
7 | CAN7 ALT Harder – Antelope Mountain | 1.8 | |
7 | CAN7 EXT – Harvey Mtn Lookout | 6.5 | |
7 | CAN7 ALT Harder – Little Valley | 14.5 | |
8 | CAN8 – Bieber to Alturas | 91.1 | 846.4 |
8 | CAN8 ALT Gas – Adin | 15.3 | |
9 | CAN9 – Alturas to OR Border | 87 | 933.4 |
TOTAL MAIN TRACK LENGTH | 933.4 | ||
TOTAL ALL TRACKS LENGTH | 1074.6 |
With winter upon us, weather and route conditions can change rapidly. Before you go, be sure and use our ArcGIS Interactive Map to view estimated snow levels on each of our routes.
If you plan to ride CAN7 ALT Harder – Little Valley on section 7 and not go into Bieber, there are a few considerations regarding fuel:
For the first time since Lockhart Basin on UTBDR, we have reintroduced designated optional Expert Sections on the Northern California BDR.
These particular sections are considered more difficult than other ALT Harder sections on this or any other route, and should be attempted by highly experienced riders only.
These sections are remote and challenging. Be prepared with fuel, water, tire repair, first aid, SOS devices, and other supplies should you have an issue. Emergency response to these areas will by time consuming and challenging, Know Your Limits.
Visit the official CABDR-North Facebook Group page for ride reports, photos, and discussions with other riders in your area HERE