REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this tour if you plan to attend all or part. WWBC Membership is required to register. There is no limit on the number of participants, but registration helps us plan and keep you informed. (click on REGISTER button on left side).
Address any questions to shumansteiner@gmail.com.
Northern Sierra Quest 2026
June 15-25, 2026
Join us for this new Western Wheelers adventure exploring the Northern Sierra between Truckee and Lassen National Park. We’ll “base camp” in Quincy and Chester, then end with two days of riding in Lassen National Park. The weather is usually good this time of year and fire season (along with its smoky skies) usually gets started later in the summer, but remember when you are in the mountains you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather – hot/cold and dry/wet! Thunderstorms are always a concern in the mountains, but this is before the prime thunderstorm season in July/August. This area has suffered through some intense fires in recent years, so some areas will be lovely green Sierra forests and others will be stark reminders of how precious this resource is.
Rides are appropriate for B+ through D riders, with several routes offered on most days. E-bikes are welcome on this tour and ideal for the longer climbs, but make sure you have a good understanding of your bike’s capabilities. Most of the rides are in alpine areas with elevations ranging from 4000 to 7000 feet. Lassen Peak Highway on the final two days climbs to 8,500 feet!
This is primarily a hotel/base camp trip, though there are both public and private campgrounds in the area. There are no group fees for this trip. Your expenses will be only for your transportation, accommodations and meals. On most nights riders get together for meals in local restaurants. Rides are unsupported - no SAG. Some days have lunch purchase options and water availability, while on others you must carry all your food and water.
Over the course of the trip there are eight listed rides, with a scheduled day off in Chester. On the final day we’ll gather for an optional short hike in Lassen National Park before heading home. Participants are always welcome to take a day off or do a different ride than the one scheduled for that day. Some will come for the whole adventure, but many participants join for just part of the trip, coming for 3-4 days. Note that we expect this tour to be an every two years event, so it will run again in 2028.
All rides are listed on the WWBC online ride schedule. For most of the rides there are several routes, which may have different starting locations. Some rides start at the hotel, while others require a drive of about 25-35 minutes.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this tour if you plan to attend all or part. WWBC Membership is required to register. There is no limit on the number of participants, but registration helps us plan and keep you informed.
NORTHERN SIERRA ROUTE COLLECTION
SEE ONLINE RIDE SCHEDULE FOR DETAILED RIDE INFORMATION!
Leaders:
Guy Shuman/Mindy Steiner
(shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)
2026 SCHEDULE
SEE ONLINE RIDE SCHEDULE FOR DETAILED RIDE INFORMATION!
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Ride
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Hotel Location
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Mon
6/15/26
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Drive to Quincy – NO RIDES TODAY
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Quincy
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Tues
6/16/26
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Gold Lake Highway
(30 minute drive to start)
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Quincy
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Weds
6/17/26
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La Porte Road
(ride from hotel)
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Quincy
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Thurs
6/18/26
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Bucks Lake Loop
(ride from hotel)
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Quincy
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Fri
6/19/26
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Indian Valley Loop
(30 minute drive to start, then 30 minute drive to Chester hotel)
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Chester
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Sat
6/20/26
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DAY OFF in Chester
(R&R/Kayaking/Hiking/Collins Museum)
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Chester
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Sun
6/21/26
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Warner Valley/Juniper Lake
(ride from hotel)
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Chester
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Mon
6/22/26
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Almanor Lake Loop
(ride from hotel)
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Chester
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Tues
6/23/26
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Mineral to Lassen Peak
(35 minute drive to start/finish in Mineral)
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Mineral
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Weds
6/24/26
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Lassen Peak to Manzanita Lake
(40 minute drive to start. Option for downhill run to Mineral if you have a carpool to ride start!)
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Mineral
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Thurs
6/25/26
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Lassen Park Hike (Easy/Hard Options)
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Drive home after optional hike.
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Recommended Hotels:
QUINCY Arrive 6/15, depart 6/19 (check-out before driving to start in Greenville)
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Pine Hill Motel – Nice small rustic family run hotel with 11 cabin type rooms, some with kitchen. (Quiet location about 1.0 mile north of town.) No breakfast. 42075 Hwy 70. Pine Hill Motel does not take reservations until Mid-March (and only by phone). Call for reservations after 3/15/26.
Quincy, California, 95971
Phone: 530-283-1670
Pine Hill Motel
Gold Pan Lodge – Commercial hotel with standard motel rooms. Mixed reviews. Continental breakfast. (Busier location about 1/3 mile north of town) Book on Booking.com or similar.
200 Crescent Street
Quincy, California, 95971
Phone: 530-283-3686
Gold Pan Lodge
There are some B&B's and a few other options in Quincy – check online…
CHESTER Arrive 6/19, depart 6/23 (check-out before driving to ride start/finish in Mineral)
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn – Surprisingly, Chester is a pricey place to stay! The Best Western is a nice hotel with large rooms and outdoor hot tub. Good hot breakfast buffet included in rates. Check Best Western website for Senior/AAA rates.
306 Main Street
Chester, California, 96020
Phone: 530-258-2002
Best Western Rose Quartz Inn
Several other hotels available in Chester – check online…
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MINERAL Arrive 6/23, depart 6/25 (check-out before driving to optional Lassen N.P. hike)
Lassen Mineral Lodge – This is the only lodging near the entrance to Lassen National Park – make reservations early. Family run hotel - a bit rustic with no special amenities, but good restaurant on site. Poor wifi, but good cell service via Verizon/Xfinity. The rooms with multiple beds (slightly more expensive) have easier access (park in front of room). They also have campsites and RV sites. Reserve online on hotel website.
33348 Hwy 36 East
Mineral, California, 96063
Phone: 530-595-4422
Lassen Mineral Lodge
