The Spooktacular Century is a difficult 107-mile ride with 9,300 feet of climbing and a Halloween theme, from east of Bakersfield over Breckenridge Road into the Southern Sierra and Walker Basin.
107 miles with 9,300 feet of climbing
Route Profile
Spooktacular Century • Climbs
Spooktacular Century • Description
The Spooktacular Century is a difficult mountain-rural ride (with a Halloween theme), starting east of Bakersfield and leading into the Southern Sierra and Sequoia National Forest.
After a few miles of rolling hills on Comanche Drive, the route turns onto Breckenridge Road, the major climb of the day. While the average grade for the next 20-plus miles is less than five percent, there are several sections with double-digit grades towards the top. On the other side of the mountain, a long descent with a view of Lake Isabella in the distance awaits.
The next section leads up Caliente-Bodfish Road and eventually down to the Walker Basin. After several flat miles, Walker Basin Road slowly ascends towards Twin Oaks, followed by a long gradual descent on Caliente Creek Road into Caliente.
The course then continues on Caliente-Bodfish Road and Bena Road, which presents some short climbs followed by a downhill and flat section, before turning into Edison Highway. Comanche Drive eventually leads back to the starting point.
Event Website: Spooktacular Century
Spooktacular Century • Interactive Map
Spooktacular Century • Pictures
View from Breckenridge Road
By: Bernd Straehle
See Also: Gran Fondos & Centuries