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Lost and Found Full Bull course preview

The 2026 Lost and Found Full Bull course is 99.6 mi (160.3 km), with 6,369 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 20 distinct climbs and 15 descents; the listed climbs account for 70% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 2.6 mi: 3.08 mi at an average 5.6%, peaking at 11.5% over 100 m. The first quarter holds the most climbing (34%).

CourseClimbsStartFinish
Distance
99.6 mi160.3 km
Elevation gain
6,369 ft1,941 m
Climbs
2015 descents
Steepest 100 m
15.5%On a listed climb
Corners
20852 technical
High point
6,263 ftLow 4,843 ft

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.
First quarter2,156 ft0 mi–25 mi
Second quarter1,487 ft25 mi–50 mi
Third quarter1,301 ft50 mi–75 mi
Final quarter1,418 ft75 mi–100 mi

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score
  1. 1
    Climb 3 · from 2.6 mi3.08 mi · 908 ft up · 5.6% average, 11.5% steepest
    1.5
  2. 2
    Climb 8 · from 34.9 mi1.61 mi · 519 ft up · 6.1% average, 11.0% steepest
    1.0
  3. 3
    Climb 18 · from 88.9 mi1.70 mi · 549 ft up · 6.1% average, 10.3% steepest
    1.0
  4. 4
    Climb 4 · from 16.4 mi1.29 mi · 381 ft up · 5.6% average, 15.5% steepest
    0.7
  5. 5
    Climb 13 · from 66.3 mi1.58 mi · 372 ft up · 4.4% average, 10.7% steepest
    0.5

Every climb, in ride order

20 climbs · top 5 highlighted
ClimbStarts atLengthElevation gainAvg gradeSteepest 100 mFIETS
10.6 mi0.44 mi126 ft5.4%6.8%0.2
21.2 mi0.60 mi68 ft2.1%4.7%0.0
32.6 mi3.08 mi908 ft5.6%11.5%1.5
416.4 mi1.29 mi381 ft5.6%15.5%0.7
521.1 mi1.54 mi251 ft3.1%7.8%0.2
625.0 mi0.57 mi148 ft5.0%8.2%0.2
733.5 mi0.55 mi147 ft5.0%10.6%0.2
834.9 mi1.61 mi519 ft6.1%11.0%1.0
940.6 mi0.39 mi66 ft3.3%6.0%0.1
1042.3 mi0.34 mi79 ft4.4%8.0%0.1
1163.1 mi0.37 mi71 ft3.7%5.2%0.1
1263.6 mi0.83 mi161 ft3.7%5.8%0.2
1366.3 mi1.58 mi372 ft4.4%10.7%0.5
1472.8 mi0.62 mi102 ft3.1%9.4%0.1
1573.6 mi0.45 mi90 ft3.7%10.0%0.1
1675.1 mi0.43 mi86 ft3.8%8.2%0.1
1787.2 mi1.19 mi152 ft2.4%4.7%0.1
1888.9 mi1.70 mi549 ft6.1%10.3%1.0
1991.9 mi0.23 mi108 ft8.9%10.5%0.3
2094.4 mi0.39 mi85 ft4.2%8.3%0.1

Descents

15 descents drop 4,478 ft in total. The steepest:

  • Descent 12 · from 90.6 mi 1.33 mi at 6.3% average, 14.9% at its steepest
  • Descent 1 · from 17.7 mi 2.65 mi at 5.7% average, 12.1% at its steepest
  • Descent 10 · from 75.6 mi 0.76 mi at 6.2% average, 11.9% at its steepest
  • Descent 14 · from 94.8 mi 3.18 mi at 5.5% average, 11.5% at its steepest
  • Descent 4 · from 36.5 mi 3.53 mi at 2.9% average, 11.1% at its steepest

Corners

208 corners detected from the course geometry, 54 of them on a descent.

  • 17 Very technical
  • 35 Technical
  • 65 Moderate
  • 91 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

  • 18.1 mi 33° right bend on a 10.0% approach · Technical
  • 18.6 mi 42° right bend on a 7.0% approach · Technical
  • 18.7 mi 36° left bend on a 7.8% approach · Technical
  • 19.0 mi 44° right bend on a 7.6% approach · Very technical
  • 19.1 mi 35° left bend on a 9.6% approach · Very technical
  • 19.1 mi 50° right bend on a 7.4% approach · Very technical

Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.

Lost and Found Full Bull course FAQ

How much climbing is in the Lost and Found Full Bull?

6,369 ft (1,941 m) over 99.6 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.

How many climbs does the Lost and Found Full Bull have?

20 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 4,469 ft.

What is the hardest climb in the Lost and Found Full Bull?

Climb 3, starting at 2.6 mi: 3.08 mi gaining 908 ft at an average 5.6%. Its FIETS score is 1.5.

What is the longest climb in the Lost and Found Full Bull?

Climb 3, 3.08 mi from 2.6 mi, averaging 5.6%.

How steep does the Lost and Found Full Bull get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 15.5%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.

Where does this course data come from?

From the course Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship publishes on its official site (https://lostandfoundbikeride.com/lost-and-found/ride.php), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.

Source and method

Course: Lost & Found 2026- Full Bull, published by Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.

Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.

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