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Feliciana Mountain
A steep Sierra National Forest fire-road climb above Midpines
About
Feliciana Mountain rises above Midpines in the Sierra National Forest, and the way up is a fire road rather than a footpath — a strenuous climb of roughly 1,750 feet of elevation gain, starting at Midpines Store and Gas on Highway 140 and topping out near a 4,154-foot summit. It's best known as a gravel-riding challenge, not a signed hiking trail, so come prepared for a grind on two wheels rather than a casual walk.
What the Climb Is Like
The route follows well-maintained forest roads that turn rough and loose in stretches, so wider gravel tires and low gearing help. It starts around 2,400 feet at the store on Highway 140 and climbs steadily from there. There's little shade for most of the way up, and the exposed grade means the mountain gets hot fast in summer — an early start matters more here than the mileage does.
Good to Know
- Surface: forest fire roads, well-maintained but rough in sections
- Elevation gain: approximately 1,750 feet, from about 2,400 feet up to a roughly 4,154-foot summit
- Starting point: Midpines Store and Gas on Highway 140
- Best suited to gravel/mountain bikes rather than road bikes or a casual hike
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Feliciana Mountain a hiking trail?
Not in the signed-trail sense — the route to the summit follows Sierra National Forest fire roads and is documented mainly as a gravel-bike climb rather than a maintained footpath.
How hard is the ride to the top?
It's a strenuous effort: roughly 1,750 feet of elevation gain on forest roads that are well-maintained overall but rough and loose in places.
Where does the route start?
At Midpines Store and Gas on Highway 140, at around 2,400 feet elevation — the climb tops out near the 4,154-foot summit.
When's the best time to go?
Start early. The climb is exposed with little shade, and the Midpines area gets hot quickly once the sun is up, especially in summer.
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