THE LOST COAST HOPPER

Sept. 13, 2025Register

North of Westport and south of Eureka, California’s remote Lost Coast is now open to a cycling event thanks to a partnership with Redwood Forest Foundation, Usal Redwoods, and Mendocino Redwood Company. This collaboration allows unique access to 50,000 acres of private land to showcase restoration efforts and provide public access for the weekend. The new Rockport location also enables riders to traverse MRC dirt roads from the Pacific Ocean without needing to use Highway 1.

6,665ft

52mi

7% Paved

93% Dirt

Route

This Hopper is 100% about the Adventure and Exploration. You are welcome to shred, but there will be NO podium or timing. We’re excited to host an event that is 100% about spending the day riding and hanging with friends deep in the woods on the edge of the Left Coast! The day will be challenging (it is a Hopper after all) but there will be plenty of time to re-group, take in the views, enjoy the forest, and have a fantastic day on the bike. 

There will be two different loops to choose from: the “Mero-Mero” (long) and the “Chiquito” (short). Roads are a combination of hard packed dirt, loose gravel, pavement and weather-beaten, rutted county dirt roads.

All Hopper routes are open and riders must obey all traffic laws and rules. See RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Short Course

35mi

3,986ft

14% Paved

86% Dirt

Redwood Forest Foundation

A portion of the proceeds will go to the NorCal Cycling League and the GRiT program (Girls Riding Together). “The NorCal League GRiT program is part of NICA’s national initiative to recruit and retain more female student-athletes and coaches; the acronym GRiT stands for Girls Riding Together. The NorCal League is committed to building gender and racial equity in our League, and this is one of the ways that we are working on doing so.” To donate and learn more go to NorCal GRiT.

More Info

  • Schedule

    Registration and Packet Pick Up:
    7:00-9:00 am
    Start Times:
    8:30: Pre-Ride Meeting (Rockport/MRC)
    9:00 am (MAP)
    1:30:  Lunch and drinks
    7:30 PM: Campfire (Abalone Point Campground)  Arnot Roberts wine, stories and chill time
    Sunday AM: 10:30 am. (MAP) Hike with RFFI foresters to learn about the history of the area and efforts being made to conserve and protect the north coast redwoods.

  • Riders will register for Long/Short Course and will be issued a number so we can keep track of you, but we will not be timing the event.

  • Camping is up to each rider. Camping at the Westport Union Landings is Non-Reservable and the cost is $35. $10 per extra vehicle. There should be plenty of camping available but please carpool.

    Westport Beach Campground
    Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
    Westport Union Landing State Beach

  • Most riders use a gravel bike with 38-42c tires. semi-slick or side tread are most common. With and equal amount of dirt to pavé it’s a touch call. Hardtail MTB is also a good option. We’ll keep you updated as we get closer to the event as the road conditions may change.

    We’ve created a group page for riders. You can post if you are looking for an entry, looking to sell a spot, have questions about tires and road conditions, looking to ride share, camping/lodging etc. To join the group go to Grasshopper Group. (Note: This is NOT the Grasshopper FB) page)
    Online Transfer Cut-Off is Tues. Jan. 23rd at 11:59 PM. DAY OF TRANSFERS +$20

  • Aid Stations: Short: Rest stop 1: Mile 17. Rest stop 2: Mile 25
    Long : Rest stop 1: Mile 17. Rest stop 2: Mile 33. Rest stop 3: Mile 43

    • A crazy hard, super fun two-wheeled adventure in partnership with Redwood Forest Foundation.

    • A redwood tree planted in your name and a yearly membership to RFFI.

    • Access to Mendocino Redwood Company roads.

    • Two Skratch hydration & nutrition feed zones, in addition to water and other savory snacks on course.

    • Emergency Medical Support en route.

    • Lunch by Chef Chris Correa, cold drinks, and beer at the finish.

    • Unforgettable stories of adventure!

    • Free event photos from FinisherPix

  • Results will live update to the link below.

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