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Day 1 - Shuttle / Meet in Lake Almanor

We meet in Lake Almanor, a small resort community in northern California. Fly into Sacramento on Saturday, where a shuttle will pick you up and take you to Lake Almanor. After checking into our hotel, you'll have the chance to get settled in and set up your bike. At an early evening orientation we'll provide an overview for the week, make introductions, and answer any questions you have.

Day 2 - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Our ride starts in Lassen National Forest, where we'll ride by beautiful Lake Almanor as we climb up into Lassen Volcanic National Park, skirting the park's 10,457 foot dormant Volcano. The 6-8% grade climb up Lassen is punctuated by outstanding 100 mile views and bubbling hot springs. You'll actually smell the sulfur in the air from all the thermal activity! The peak typically retains some snow year-round, and after summiting, you'll enjoy a 16 mile downhill through the north end of the park on our way to Old Station, California.

80 miles / 7,100 ft. elevation gain

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Day 3 - Lassen to Mount Shasta

Today we follow the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway as it dives down into the Shasta -Trinity National Forest, making our way toward the town of Mount Shasta and the towering 14,162' peak that gives it its name. The day starts with a 30 mile gradual downhill through forests borken by lava fields, but don't be decieved, a series of rolling hills will pack on the climbing on our way to Shasta and the Best Western Treehouse, our hotel for the next two nights.

84 miles / 5,000 ft. elevation gain

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Day 4 - Mount Shasta

It's only a 29 mile ride today but odds are you'll feel it by the end of the day as we climb our second volcanoe for the week - Mount Shasta. Although the grades never go beyond 6-8%, the climb is 14 miles without a break until reaching the end of the road at 7,800'. Need we say the views from the top are outstanding! After lunch, that same 14 mile climb is now a well earned 14 mile descent back to Shasta and the chance to explore this eclectic outdoors town for the rest of the afternoon.

29 miles / 4,530 ft. elevation gain

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Day 5 - Ashland to Klamath Falls

Today we leave California and enter Oregon. After a short shuttle to avoid a busy section of highway, we start our ride in Ashland, Oregon along a forest road popular with local cyclists. Starting with a 7 mile 2,500' climb, we then wind our way up and down through quiet roads on our way to Klamath Falls. The Klamath Basin is the largest freshwater ecosystem west of the Great Lakes with six National Wildlife Refuges. These wetlands were favorite fishing spots of President Roosevelt.

64 miles / 5,830 ft. elevation gain

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Day 6 - Klamath to Crater Lake

Skirting Klamath Falls, we climb up through the Rouge River National Forest on our way to Crater Lake and its stunning vistas. We spend most of the morning circumnavigating Klamath Lake before starting our 15 mile climb up to the Craters Edge. Tonight we stay at Crater Lake. Enjoy cocktail hour in the Lodge dining hall. A roaring fireplace adds to the ambience, and the view sets the mood for an elegant dinner in the lodge restaurant.

75 miles / 5,800 ft. elevation gain

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Day 7 - Crater Lake

Today we ride around Crater Lake! Ranked as one of the top one-day rides in the country, the volcanic formed lake is visible for most of the ride as we circle its' steep crater rim, ending back were we started. Try to spot the "Old Man of the Lake," a lone tree that fell into the cold waters years ago and still travels around the confines of the lake. Don't forget your camera because you'll want to take lots of pictures today.

43 miles / 5,000 ft. elevation gain

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Day 8 - Return Shuttle to Sacramento

Today we say goodbye to our new cycling friends, and for those with flights, an early morning departure for Sacramento.

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