LASSEN GRAVEL ADVENTURE RIDE

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025

location: blm susanville bizz johnson trail and lassen national forest. Start/End @ the historic train depot 601 richmond road, susanville, ca 96130
REGISTER FOR YOUR GRAVEL ADVENTURE

OUR PARTNERSHIPs

So, you want everything? How about the best of everything? Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride has it ALL! We have all kinds of surfaces from primo smooth gravel to technical 2-track roads and everything in between. There are challenging climbs, fast flats and smile inducing downhills. This is not a race, but an adventure ride, so enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cruise through pine forests and beautiful mountain meadows. As you ride along the Susan River, you'll pass through two incredible, historical train tunnels on the Bizz Johnson Trail! The long course will take you near the shores of two serene, high altitude lakes. We have 3 different courses to fit into all levels of riding and several well stocked rest stops. You might be thinking "Oh sure, another one of those 60% pavement, 40% gravel rides". Not our ride! The Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride is 97% GRAVEL. This is one you don't want to miss!

4 incredible distances

casual, fun, and family-friendly!

14-MILE mINI SQUATCH!

Don't want to ride too far? How about this great 14-mile route up and back in the lower canyon along the Susan River? At the halfway point at Devil's Corral, you'll be treated to an exclusive, Mini-Squatch-only Brunch on the Bizz! Stop and sightsee along the way as you enjoy the sights and sounds of life in the lower Susan River Canyon!

  • registration Info

    REGISTER FOR YOUR GRAVEL ADVENTURE
    Pricing Block Cut-off Dates Early Registration: Until May 31, 2025 Registration June 1 - August 15, 2025 Late Registration August 16 - September 6, 2025
    pricing
    Full Squatch: Until May 31 - $120 June 1 thru Aug 15 - $135 Aug 16 thru Sept 7 - $155 Half Squatch: Until May 31 - $100 June 1 thru Aug 15 - $115 Aug 16 thru Sept 7 - $130 Short Squatch: Until May 31 - $80 June 1 thru Aug 15 - $95 Aug 16 thru Sept 7 - $115 Mini Squatch Unitl May 31 - $50 June 1 thru Aug 15 - $65 Aug 16 thru Sept 6 - $85
    swag
    All registered riders will receive a commemorative finisher's medal, a branded giveaway (TBA) and a logo sticker (there are more for purchase). A coupon for a free meal and a free beer is also included in registration. Soft style blend tshirts are an optional item for purchase with your registration.

  • course info

    description
    So, you want everything? How about the best of everything? Lassen Adventure Gravel Ride has it ALL! We have all kinds of surfaces from primo smooth gravel to technical 2-track roads and everything in between. There are challenging climbs, fast flats and smile inducing downhills. This is not a race but an adventure ride so enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cruise through pine forests and beautiful mountain meadows. The long course will take you near the shores of two serene, high altitude lakes. We have 3 different courses to fit into all levels of riding and several well stocked rest stops. You might be thinking "Oh sure, another one of those 60% pavement, 40% gravel rides". Not our ride! The Lassen Adventure Gravel Ride is 97% GRAVEL. This is one you don't want to miss!
    Start/finish
    All categories will start and end at the Historic Train Depot @601 Richmond Road in Susanville. You will have a RFID chip on your bike number plate to account for your start and finish on the course.
    aid/rest stations
    Aid stations will include water, elecrolyte drink, fruit, and snacks.
    #
    Location
    Course
    Mileage OUT
    Mileage RETURN
    1
    Goumaz Campground
    Full SquatchHalf Squatch Short Squatch
    14.6 14.6 14.6
    80.6 51.3 27.6
    2
    A21@Swain Mtn Rd
    Full Squatch Half Squatch
    32.4 32.4
    N/A N/A
    3
    LNF #10 Road near Silver Lake
    Full Squatch
    44.7
    N/A
    4
    A21@Norvell Rd Turnoff
    Full SquatchHalf Squatch
    62.9 33.53
    N/A N/A
    sTRAVA SEGMENT COMPETITION
    The Full Squatch course will include 3 marked Strava segments. The Half Squatch will include two marked Strava Segments. For those who wish to compete in the King/Queen of the Squatch competition, you must use Strava app. You will be asked to upload, display, and submit your times for each segment. Cumulative times will be compiled and the winner will be awarded a special prize. Segments will not be announced ahead of time but will be clearly marked with the Start/End on the route. Riders on e-bikes are not eligible for the KOS/QOS competitions.
    Course Start and cutoff times
    Full Squatch rideout time: 7:00 - 7:30 AM Half Squatch rideout time: 7:30 - 8:00 AM Short Squatch rideout time: 8:00 - 8:30 AM Mini Squatch rideout time: 8:00 AM (hold until most of Short Squatch has ridden out A Rider's Briefing will be held 10-15 minutes prior to rideout time for each ride distance. For the Full Squatch riders to continue on the course, they must reach Swain Mountain Snowmobile Park (Couty Road A-21@Swain Mountain Road) at Mile 32.4 in 5 hours or by 12:00 PM. If they arrive after the cutoff time, they will be directed onto the Half Squatch course, where both courses will eventually merge for the return toward Susanville.

  • Maps and Elevation Profiles

    FULL SQUATCH
    Link to Full Squatch here.
    HALF sQUATCH
    Link to Half Squatch here.
    Short SQUATCH
    Link to Short Squatch here.

  • Visitor Info

    Lodging/Camping
    RV, or Van dry camping is available for $10/night at the Old Mill/Nobles Construction, less than 1 mile from the start. Tent/Car camping (no generators allowed)will be available for $10/night near the Historic Train Depot (start/finish). Please be sure to include that with your registration choices. Although portable toilets will be provided, you must bring your own water. There is a water spigot available at the Historic Train Depot. For a list of alternative lodging options please click here. Other camping opportunities in the area are here.
    restaurants
    For places to eat in Susanville, please click here.
    weather
    During this time of year, Susanville weather can be significantly milder than that of the lower regions. Mornings can be chilly with temps rising to the upper 80's to low 90's by late afternoon. Keep an eye on the temps here so that you can dress accordingly.
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    Susanville is part of the "Connected communities Project"
    "The Connected Communities Project is a visionary effort led in partnership with the US Forest Service, SBTS, and community partners to connect 15 mountain towns for economic prosperity through outdoor recreation – an $887 billion industry. It will create a vision for a recreation-focused lifestyle through community investment, shared stewardship, economic opportunity, and important new local jobs, all benefiting economically disadvantaged communities in California’s Plumas, Sierra, Butte, Lassen, and Nevada Counties as well as Washoe County, Nevada." -from Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship website
Photo credits: Mark Kovacic, Diane Rittmeister, and Monica Hagen
Contacts
bizzrunningcompany@gmail.com
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