Beckwourth Peak
Usa, north-america
8.05 km
2,205 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure junkies, let's talk Beckwourth Peak in sunny California! This beast of a mountain climbs to a whopping 7,234 feet in the Plumas National Forest, offering insane views of the Sierra Valley and the surrounding mountains.
The road, a dirt Forest Service road, is a bit of a climb. While most of it's doable in a 2WD, you'll DEFINITELY need a 4x4 for the final 3 1/4 miles to the summit where you'll find some comms towers. Be warned: this road is STEEP, averaging an 8.59% gradient! The climb from Portola McLears Road is just over 8km, gaining a hefty 692 meters in elevation.
Word to the wise: this road is a NO-GO in winter. But if you hit it right, the views are totally worth the climb! Get ready for an unforgettable off-road experience.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 8.05 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,205 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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