Every mile of Heart of Gold Gravel tells a story. As you wind through the forests, ridgelines, and backroads of Nevada County, you'll ride past places that helped shape California's Gold Rush history. From historic mining sites to iconic landmarks and hidden local gems, these routes offer more than epic gravel—they're a journey through the heart of the Sierra foothills.
Take a look at what you'll discover along the way.
Explore Leg 1 of the Heart of Gold Gravel race, shared by the short, medium, and long courses, as it winds through historic Nevada City, forested ridges, Edwards Crossing, and the first route split toward Grizzly Hill Road or Lake City.
Explore Leg 2 of the Heart of Gold Gravel race, shared by the medium and long courses, as it climbs scenic Back Bone Road through historic Gold Rush country, passes the Moores Flat Aid Station, and splits toward North Bloomfield or Graniteville before rejoining near Relief Hill Road.
Explore Leg 3 of the Heart of Gold Gravel race, where the short, medium, and long courses reunite as they journey through historic North Bloomfield, the iconic Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, rolling forest roads, and North Columbia on the way to the race's final leg.
Explore Leg 4 of the Heart of Gold Gravel race, where the short, medium, and long courses share the final miles through North Columbia, Tyler Foote Crossing, Cherokee, Purdon Bridge, and the last climb back to the finish in historic Nevada City.
LET'S GO GET THAT GOLD!
