The 2026 format put every rider on the same 32-mile loop rather than separate short and long courses.
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Course Overview
Thirty-two miles of redwood singletrack and gravel that belong on a hardtail, not a marketing spreadsheet.
32 mi
Distance
4,138 ft
Elevation
Caspar, California
Location
April 10 (Saturday), 2027
Date
~2026
Field Size
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Entry Cost
Facts & History
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The Course
A 100-percent off-road loop combining roughly 15 miles of singletrack with forest dirt and gravel roads.
Signature challenge: The course rewards the rider who can preserve traction and composure through changing redwood-forest conditions while climbing more than 4,000 feet in 32 miles.
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Early forest entry
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Technical singletrack
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Late aid-point return
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Training
April 10, 2027 JACKSON FOREST GRASSHOPPER
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the climate like at Jackson Forest Grasshopper?
Coastal fog and spring moisture near Mendocino can turn hero dirt into slick corners and mud quickly under the redwoods.[1]
How are the logistics for Jackson Forest Grasshopper?
Caspar and the Mendocino coast require regional travel and careful lodging, but the event remains reachable by car from Northern California population centers.[1]
How adventurous is Jackson Forest Grasshopper?
A one-lap race through Jackson Demonstration State Forest, entirely off road, delivers much more place and texture than its mileage implies.[1]
How prestigious is Jackson Forest Grasshopper?
Jackson Forest is a distinctive regional Grasshopper round, but it lacks the independent national identity of the series' best-known fixtures.[3]
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Sources & Citations
Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.
- Official Jackson Forest — official event pagewww.grasshopperadventureseries.com/jackson-forest-hopper
- Other Sources Race Result — 2026 timing and resultsmy.raceresult.com/394326/results
- Media & Press Cyclingnews — 2026 series context and Jackson previewwww.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/gavin-sherry-and-flavia-o...