Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour 2027/ Greenhorn Gravel Grinder

Yreka, CA is located 22 miles south of the Oregon border on I-5 and is the county seat of Siskiyou County. Yreka's elevation is 2,595 ft. May is very pleasant with many wildflowers, but because of the elevation and the elevations you may climb, it is always best to be prepared for inclement weather. Siskiyou County is known for the Mt. Shasta Ski and Recreation Area, the Marble Mountain & Trinity Alps Wilderness Areas, trails, camping, bicycle touring and events, fishing, river rafting, historical districts, and also has a casino. Our website is www.siskiyouscenic.com. This is an open course road ride event. There are potholes, obstacles, railroad tracks, vehicles, traffic lights, signs, etc. Cyclists are responsible to be alert and obey all traffic laws. This event takes place no matter what the weather is like. Cyclists not comfortable riding under these conditions should not participate in the event.

The event is May 15th and 16th, 2027. There are 8 different rides. The longest is 102 miles, all pavement with 5,902 ft. of elev. gain, and goes over Forest Mountain into and through Scott Valley then over Gazelle Mountain and back to Yreka.This is our old traditional Siskiyou Century route. Challenging but gorgeous scenery.  There is a metric century, 67 mile route, all pavement, which goes to Edgewood and then back north, with 2,303 ft. of elevation gain- the same as last year's ride.  The 40 mile, all pavement route is 1,534 ft of elevation gain through Shasta Valley. The 21 mile  all pavement ride is 1,055 ft. of elevation gain through parts of Shasta Valley and Montague. We have 2 gravel rides on Sunday May 16th sponsored by the Jefferson Mountain Bike Association. A 39 mile mostly gravel route over Greenhorn Summit with 3 good hill climbs- with 4,114 ft. of elevation gain.  And a 62 mile mostly gravel route with 6,474 ft. of elevation gain over Greenhorn Summit into Ft. Jones then over Scarface and back to the west side of Shasta Valley. There is incredible scenery on all routes.  There is a $20 discount for registering for events both days.

We have an all pavement ride of 29 to 39 miles on Sunday May 16th through Scott Valley and Quartz Valley with 1,033- 1,159 ft. of elevation gain that will start in Fort Jones at the Forest Service parking lot, and also a part gravel route on Saturday May 15th of 58 miles through Shasta Valley with 2,279 ft. of elevation gain,  so that those who only ride 1 type of bike can enjoy 2 days of riding in Siskiyou County, or maybe you want to do 1 day of pavement and 1 day of gravel. 

All rides, except the Sunday pavement ride, start and finish at Upper Greenhorn Park, on Greenhorn Rd. In Yreka. There will be a mass start with police escort through Yreka, for the Saturday rides.   Entry fees, 102 mile- $95, 67 mile-$85, 40 mile- $65, 21 mile- $40. Sunday gravel rides, 62 mile $85, 39 mile $65. The Saturday gravel ride- $75 and Sunday pavement ride- $60. There will be a $10 late registration fee after May 1st. There will be multiple rest stops with food and drinks, and sag wagon support for all the routes. There will be an end of ride meal catered and served between 11am and 4pm on Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday. It will be much different than last year's meal- better! Beer will be available for purchase at the park both days.  Event T-shirts are available for $25 each. You must complete your ride by 4pm each day or you will be picked up by the sag wagon and returned to the park. All services end after 4:30pm. 

Tent or camper van camping will be available at Greenhorn Park Friday May 14th and Saturday May 15th for $20/night per unit. There are bathrooms, but no showers on site, however showers will be available at our local YMCA for no charge. There are several RV parks in Yreka with full hook-ups for RV's.

You may pick up your packets Friday May 14th at Upper Greenhorn Park between 5-7pm, and starting at 6am on May 15th, and 7am on Sunday May 16th. If you are riding the Sunday all pavement ride, you may pick up your packet at the Forest Service parking lot starting at 8:30am, if not picked up prior to then at Greenhorn Park. 

The route descriptions and maps may be found on our website www.siskiyouscenic.com or on RidewithGPS.com under the Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour 2027. This ride is put on by the Rotary Club of Yreka, and provides funds for community projects and scholarships for our graduating high school students. There will be prizes for oldest, youngest, farthest away, 1st registration and largest group in each category.