Lost and Found Half Calf course preview
The 2026 Lost and Found Half Calf course is 40.2 mi (64.7 km), with 3,030 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 8 distinct climbs and 5 descents; the listed climbs account for 78% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 2.6 mi: 2.98 mi at an average 5.8%, peaking at 11.5% over 100 m. The first quarter holds the most climbing (40%).
- Distance
- 40.2 mi64.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 3,030 ft924 m
- Climbs
- 85 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 15.5%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 9021 technical
- High point
- 6,251 ftLow 4,843 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 3 · from 2.6 mi2.98 mi · 908 ft up · 5.8% average, 11.5% steepest1.6
- 2Climb 6 · from 29.5 mi1.70 mi · 549 ft up · 6.1% average, 10.6% steepest1.0
- 3Climb 4 · from 16.3 mi1.29 mi · 381 ft up · 5.6% average, 15.5% steepest0.7
- 4Climb 7 · from 32.5 mi0.24 mi · 107 ft up · 8.6% average, 10.5% steepest0.3
- 5Climb 1 · from 0.6 mi0.43 mi · 125 ft up · 5.5% average, 6.8% steepest0.2
Every climb, in ride order
8 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6 mi | 0.43 mi | 125 ft | 5.5% | 6.8% | 0.2 |
| 2 | 1.2 mi | 0.61 mi | 69 ft | 2.1% | 4.7% | 0.0 |
| 3 | 2.6 mi | 2.98 mi | 908 ft | 5.8% | 11.5% | 1.6 |
| 4 | 16.3 mi | 1.29 mi | 381 ft | 5.6% | 15.5% | 0.7 |
| 5 | 28.0 mi | 1.00 mi | 136 ft | 2.6% | 4.7% | 0.1 |
| 6 | 29.5 mi | 1.70 mi | 549 ft | 6.1% | 10.6% | 1.0 |
| 7 | 32.5 mi | 0.24 mi | 107 ft | 8.6% | 10.5% | 0.3 |
| 8 | 35.0 mi | 0.44 mi | 88 ft | 3.8% | 8.1% | 0.1 |
Descents
5 descents drop 2,369 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 2 · from 31.2 mi 1.32 mi at 6.3% average, 14.9% at its steepest
- Descent 1 · from 17.6 mi 2.65 mi at 5.7% average, 12.1% at its steepest
- Descent 4 · from 35.4 mi 3.17 mi at 5.5% average, 11.5% at its steepest
- Descent 3 · from 32.9 mi 0.47 mi at 5.1% average, 7.2% at its steepest
- Descent 5 · from 39.4 mi 0.60 mi at 2.4% average, 4.7% at its steepest
Corners
90 corners detected from the course geometry, 28 of them on a descent.
- 8 Very technical
- 13 Technical
- 38 Moderate
- 31 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 18.0 mi 33° right bend on a 10.0% approach · Technical
- 18.9 mi 45° right bend on a 7.8% approach · Very technical
- 19.0 mi 36° left bend on a 9.4% approach · Very technical
- 19.0 mi 50° right bend on a 7.2% approach · Very technical
- 19.3 mi 46° left bend on a 3.4% approach · Technical
- 19.4 mi 37° right bend on a 10.0% approach · Very technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Lost and Found Half Calf course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Lost and Found Half Calf?
3,030 ft (924 m) over 40.2 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 Half Calf have?
8 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 2,362 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Lost and Found Half Calf?
Climb 3, starting at 2.6 mi: 2.98 mi gaining 908 ft at an average 5.8%. Its FIETS score is 1.6.
What is the longest climb in the Lost and Found Half Calf?
Climb 3, 2.98 mi from 2.6 mi, averaging 5.8%.
How steep does the Lost and Found Half Calf 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- Half Calf, 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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