Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride 2026 — North Fork, CA

Date
October 3, 2026
Location
North Fork, CA
Venue
North Fork Town Hall
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $165.00
Events
Long Growling Gravel Ride 64 mi, Short Growling Gravel Ride 40+mi, Grizzly Century 100 mi, Grizzly Metric Century 68 mi, Loop The Lake 25 mi
All profit from this event go to fund the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association, so it only makes sense that the featured routes of the event spotlight the Scenic Byway. Weather you’re riding the new Gravel routes we added a few year ago, or the classic traditional paved routes of the Century & Metric Road rides, you’ll be experience the beauty, tranquility & adventure of the Sierra National Forest. Obviously the dirt sections of the gravel routes see almost zero vehicles, but the paved route also see very few cars! So wheather you choose the grueling Century with it’s 10,000’ of elevation gain, gorgeous views of Eagles Beak, Globe Rock, or Mile High overlook as you climb up to Beasore Meadows, or if you choose the Gravel Route it’s 60+ miles 6,000’ of gain up Central Camp Rd through the lush forest, which also climbs to Beasore, you’ll no doubt be treated to expansive views of lakes, numerous granite domes, & many lush meadows. If you want your day to be a bit easier, the paved road r

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