Chico Wildflower Century

110 miles with 7,100 feet of climbing
Chico Wildflower Century • Route Profile
Route Profile

Chico Wildflower Century • Climbs

Cat. 3: Mile 4, 18, 26, 38, and 83
Cat. 4: Mile 45

Chico Wildflower Century • Description

The Chico Wildflower Century is a major club ride out of Chico, a great college and cycling community.
Multiple routes are available, including the Wildcat 125 and 100, the traditional Wildflower 100 with less climbing, and shorter options. The Wildcat 100 route is the same as the Wildcat 125, except the latter adds a flat orchard loop at the end. The Wildflower 100 route is the same as the Wildcat 125, except the latter adds the climb from Paradise to Stirling City.
All routes start at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. After leaving Chico, the 100 and 125 mile routes climb Humboldt Road and descend Deer Creek Highway. Then they head to Honey Run Road, which leads up to the town of Paradise. The Wildcat routes continue on climbing, on a bike path to Magalia and on Coutolence Road and Skyway Road to Stirling City (3,500 feet).
The descent from Stirling City follows Skyway Road to Magalia and Pentz Road to the Table Mountain loop. Wheelock Road, Coal Canyon Road, and Table Mountain Road lead to Oroville. After passing Lake Oroville, Cherokee Road climbs Table Mountain. Durham-Pentz Road, Oroville-Chico Highway, and the Midway bike path finally lead back to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.

Chico Wildflower Century • Interactive Map

Chico Wildflower Century • Pictures

Chico Wildflower Century • Wildflowers
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See Also: Gran Fondos & Centuries