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Huffmaster Grasshopper #2

February 28, 2027

Huffmaster Grasshopper #2

Maxwell, CA, United States · Grasshopper Adventure Series

49 mi95 mi

About this event

Join us for the classic Huffmaster starting in Maxwell, California. West of Hwy 5 and east of the Mendocino National Forest lies miles of rolling gravel roads and lightly traveled tarmac that few have seen on two wheels. Two routes to choose from—89 or 59 miles—and less climbing than a typical Hopper make these mixed-terrain routes a real treat. Special revised course for our 30th Annual Grasshopper Series!

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Routes

Huffmaster 2027

95 mi · ↗ 3,961 ft · $155 entry

Huffmaster: The course starts at Maxwell Fire Department. This year we head west and take a left on Sutton Rd. for the first gravel section. The course zig-zags for 15 miles along the flats until hitting the first climb. Leesville Rd. is a 1,500 ft climb over 10 miles. Over the top we head past Huffmaster and continue on to Ladoga and take a left at mile 37 and continue for 13 miles though Stonyford to Rail Canyon Rd. Rail Canyon is an 8 mile ripping gravel dirt/gravel road that climbs 800ft. The route then heads down hill and continues on to Huffmaster Rd. There is a short 400ft gravel climb to the top of the summit before the course continues on gravel through for 10 miles to the “town” of Sites. In Sites, we get back on pavement for 5 miles before turning right off the main road to finish it out on on gravel.

Huffmaster 2027 (Short)

49 mi · ↗ 2,066 ft · $155 entry

Huffmaster Short Course: The course starts at Maxwell Fire Department. This year we head west and take a left on Sutton Rd. for the first gravel section. The course zig-zags for 15 miles along the flats until hitting the first climb. Leesville Rd. is a 1,500 ft climb over 10 miles. At mile 27 you take a right on Huffmaster Rd. There is a short 400ft gravel climb to the top of the summit before the course continues on gravel through for 10 miles to the “town” of Sites. In Sites, we get back on pavement for 5 miles before turning right off the main road to finish it out on on gravel.

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Registration

Opens
October 1, 2026
Deadline
February 26, 2027
On-site registration
Yes

Event organizer

Grasshopper Adventure Series

Grasshopper Adventure Series Dive into the world of unconventional, grassroots bike racing, where adventure knows no bounds. The Grasshopper Adventure Series (AKA “Hoppers”) is the world’s first and longest-running gravel/mixed-terrain adventure series, created to push riders to the limit without pushing them over. Held monthly from January through May, come experience the thrill of exploration, camaraderie and raw beauty in Northern California’s hidden landscapes. Join for a single event or lock into the full series.

https://www.grasshopperadventureseries.com/

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