35.8 miles
Distance
6,382 ft
Climb
-6,378 ft
Descent
3,438 ft
High Point

This Bigfoot Adventure Challenge route includes some awesome views of Whiskeytown Lake and surrounding mountains and amazing view across Redding and the eastern valley mountain range. The rider can expect challenging gravel road climbs along South Shore Drive and South Fork Mountain combined with fun descents and some pavement inbetween.

Detailed Description
BAC - Gravel - Whiskeytown Views is a 36 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near French Gulch California. This gravel bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 6,382 ft with a max elevation of 3,438 ft then descends -6,378 ft.
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  • Riding area
    French Gulch
  • Primary Activity
    Gravel Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for BAC - Gravel - Whiskeytown Views mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,207 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,245 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,250 ft
  • Grade max
    -66.6%
  • Grade min
    66.4%
  • Distance climb
    15 miles
  • Distance down
    16 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

Directions

  1. Walk south on South Shore Drive.
  2. Continue for 70 meters.
  3. Turn left to stay on South Shore Drive.
  4. Continue for 15 kilometers.
  5. Bear left onto J F Kennedy Memorial Road.
  6. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  7. Take the exit on the right.
  8. Bear right onto Eureka Way.
  9. Continue for 70 meters.
  10. Turn left onto South Fork Lookout Road.
  11. Continue for 600 meters.
  12. Turn left to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  13. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  14. Turn left to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  15. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  16. Turn left to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  17. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  18. Turn left.
  19. Continue for 80 meters.
  20. Keep left at the fork.
  21. Continue for 400 meters.
  22. Walk southwest.
  23. Continue for 400 meters.
  24. Turn right onto South Fork Lookout Road.
  25. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  26. Keep right to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  27. Continue for 500 meters.
  28. Turn right to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  29. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  30. Turn right to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  31. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  32. Turn right to stay on South Fork Lookout Road.
  33. Continue for 600 meters.
  34. Turn right onto Eureka Way.
  35. Continue for 70 meters.
  36. Take the exit.
  37. Bear left onto J F Kennedy Memorial Road.
  38. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  39. Bear right onto South Shore Drive.
  40. Continue for 15 kilometers.
  41. Turn right to stay on South Shore Drive.
  42. Continue for 70 meters.
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