Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride

Independent Series

⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Ride
🪅 Festival
Event Date

Oct 4, 2025

Location

North Fork,CA

Discipline

Road, Gravel

About

Conquer scenic Sierra trails while supporting conservation efforts.

A spectacular charity cycling event, the Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride takes riders on a journey through the breathtaking Sierra National Forest in California. With gravel and paved routes of varying distances and terrain, this ride brings cyclists together to support the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association, helping preserve one of the region’s most beautiful trail systems. Whether you choose a challenging gravel adventure or a classic century, you're in for panoramic mountain views, pristine lakes, and a vibrant post-ride celebration.

COURSE DETAILS

Multiple route options: Long Growling Gravel (60+ miles, 6,000 ft gain), Grizzly Century (100 miles, 10,000 ft gain), Grizzly Metric Century (65 miles), and Loop the Lake (25 miles). Mixed gravel fire roads and paved routes wind through lakes, granite domes, forests, and meadows with minimal car traffic.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Stunning views of Bass Lake, Mammoth Pool Lake, and Beasore Meadow
  • Minimal vehicle traffic for a safer, more scenic ride
  • Post-ride meal and free beer at Bass Lake Millers Landing for most routes
  • Proceeds benefit the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association
  • Ride through granite domes, meadows, and forests in the Sierra National Forest

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Gravel Endurance
Century Rides
Fun Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

25 mi (Loop the Lake), 60+ mi (Long Growling Gravel), 65 mi (Grizzly Metric Century), 100 mi (Grizzly Century)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Approx. 3,400 ft elevation (Bass Lake); Elevation gain: 6,000 ft (Gravel), 10,000 ft (Century)

Terrain

Mixed: gravel fire roads and paved routes, mountainous and forested terrain.

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