

Located in the stunning California Alps, the Death Ride® course covers the traditional five mountain passes. This super challenging course includes climbing both sides of Monitor Pass, both sides of Ebbetts Pass, and the final climb up the east side of Carson Pass. Cyclists will start and finish at Turtle Rock Park, located two miles north of Markleeville, CA.
Starting Times from Turtle Rock Park:
Distance Start Between Five Passes 5:30 am and 6:30 am Four Passes 6:00 am and 7:00 am Three Passes 6:30 am and 7:30 am Two Passes 7:00 am and 8:00 am One Pass 7:30 am and 8:30 am Mileage and Elevation:
Start/Finish - Turtle Rock Park Mile: 0 and 129 Elevation: 5,501' Top of Monitor Mile: 15 and 35 Elevation: 8,314' Top of Ebbetts Mile: 55 and 70 Elevation: 8,730' Top of Carson Mile: 110 Elevation: 8,580'
Elevation MapCut-Off Times:
Location Cut-Off Start from Turtle Rock Park 5:30 am - 8:30 am Ascend Monitor from Hwy 89/4 junction 9:30 am Descend Monitor to Hwy 395 10:00 am Ascend Monitor from Hwy 395 11:00 am Monitor Pass open to vehicles 12:00 pm Ascend Ebbetts Pass from Centerville 1:00 pm Descend Ebbetts to Hermit Valley 1:30 pm Ascend Ebbetts Pass from Hermit 2:00 pm Ebbetts Pass open to vehicles 3:00 pm Ascend Woodfords Canyon 4:00 pm Ascend Carson Pass from Picketts 5:15 pm All riders must be off the course by 8:00 pm. All cut-off times are strictly enforced.