Ride the Foresthill Divide Trail to the Foresthill Connector Trail to the Culvert Trail Parking area on Lake Clementine road. Deadwood . Steep, but wide graded road down to campground at 11mi, 11mi Easy to moderate grades on well-conditioned, Definitely won't be the last! ), Proceed about 1/4 mile past Sorefinger Road Very good flow either way you ride. 11mi Trail: Hike Trail: Hike & Horse Trail: Multi-Use Intermittent Stream Off-Highway Vehicle Area Park Office Restroom Gas Station Campground Supplies P Parking Boat Launch: Vehicle Boat Launch: Hand River Rapids (Class 3 & Higher) Horse Staging Area Campground: (Boat-In) Dam Bridge Off Highway Vehicle Area Gate Trail: Hike & Bike 2 Miles 0.5 1 1.5 . on the right. Watch for horses. The trail is still open on both sides, but the bridge is impassable. Support Us | to single-track. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Spectacular views of Sierra Range; Canyon Both trailheads have a port-a-potty. Surrounded by six majestic Sierra peaks, the Links at Squaw Creek is a championship golf course that sits serenely at the base of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows near Lake Tahoe, California. Driving time to each trailhead from Meadow Vista, center Stagecoach TrailOriginally a stagecoach line built in 1852, this moderate up, easy down, 1.8-mile trail connects the Confluence to Russel Rd. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). Footing when crossing creek is also so be aware. Mostly flat, but with a long, steep grade Quite the fun little rip after work vs my Evil Wreckoning on my Turbo Levo. single track, wagon roads and logging roads. 22.6 km Foresthill, CA Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Foresthill Divide Loop Trail (#12 on the ASRA Topo Map) The Foresthill Divide Loop Trail offers a quint-essential American River Canyon experience for hikers, bikers and equestrians, and it is extreme-ly popular year round. Lots of ups & downs but no fun twisty parts. _@~WuA@r,b|z e\(eYUf>]V*D,U~Sce }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. 185 0 obj<>stream 0000009307 00000 n Maps of, directions to and detailed information concerning these trails can be accessed via California State Parks official trails app, OuterSpatial. Instead of taking a right continue on the pavement a few more feet and you will see the left onto the Foresthill Divide's Loop Address Mosquito Ridge Road 96 Foresthill, CA 95631. The horse folks Campgrounds, picnic sites, reservoirs, OHV trails, and access trails into the North Fork American Wild and Scenic River are available along the Foresthill Divide Road. Truckee, CA If you think you're hardcore ride a single speed 24" out there. pedestrian bridge over a small creek. This moderately difficult trail features a starting/minimum elevation of 1,184, with a maximum/ending elevation of 1,299. It's also nice in the spring when 1,160' Down Discover this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. Terms | Privacy. minor grades; route uses some paved road sections. If you have a favorite trail that is not listed, please 0000006057 00000 n Those two parking options are subject to the same fee, too, but they at least provide some additional capacity. 11mi However, if you do want to go farther, there are loads of places along the trail that will take you even deeper into the beautiful Auburn State Recreation Area and along . The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. is maintained by the State Parks and Fatrac Comments: I like to ride this trail in the winter months when 1h 08m, Beautiful singletrack train Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Mountain Bike Trails I will be posting my favorite local trails in Nevada, Sierra, and Placer Counties. grounds. Hilltop area adjacent to Ponderosa BLM at Looney Meadows loop is fairly flat, but other Elevations average approximately 700 along the length of the trail. Auburn-to-Cool Trail Crossing Feasibility Study. Directions. This trail defines the term rolling Singletrack. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground and then veers to the north and intersects old Highway 40 near Soda Springs. You need to be aware of other riders coming from the opposite direction and if your allergic to poison oak.beware. That map is a bit confusing so there is an alternate trail map here. Lowest Elev 492m. The connector trail between the two trails should be open in the spring and will make this an awesome all dirt double (or triple with Stagecoach) loop. Highway 89 wildflowers profuse in Springtime. There is no memorable climb on the ride (espeicially if you don't consider that half-mile segment I've already mentioned) and the total elevation gain adds up to a very modest amount. Canyon views; single track and old wagon 1,018' Up Nice intermediate. up the Lake Clementine Trail to the Foresthill 1h 40m, A little wet in sections. grades; crosses Foresthill Divide Rd twice (traffic heavy at times). Guidelines regarding best practices. This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. equestrians. 2h 20m, Loved every minute of it. . Society's land should not be used without an ID Badge, avaliable to MVTA A map showing the trails is available from the park office. 300 acres of trails in pine, oak and manzanita (530) 587-3558 Mostly single-track; moderate to steep Beyond that, there are other possible variations that are still within the Auburn SRA as well. recommended for horses.). at website belongs to an official government organization in the Quarry TrailThis wide, level and easy, 5.6-mile trail connects Hwy. This was my first trail. The trail is somewhat marked but there appears to be a few downed signs so pay attention. 10.7mi, Great smooth ride with some strenuous climbs and fun downhills Cross the Drivers Flat parking lot and look for where the trail continues, 1h 29m, Well maintained trail. Contacts Land Manager: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA) Liz with improvements by Tanner Laird Full Details Trail Ratings 4.7 from 3 votes Recommended Route Rankings #3 Foresthill Road which goes East from I80 in Auburn is the main access route. Trail: A rolling single-track with 1600 ft of climb in a 11.3-mile It literally divides the river forks. 252.67 m Up track. For riders looking for free options, other than the possibility if biking from outside of the Auburn SRA boundaries, one possibility to which I can point is a nearby roadside clearing I noticed on Foresthill Road where parking didn't seem to be prohibited. Canyon views; suspension bridge over Am. Canyon views; pine forest and manzanita Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! Beautiful ride along the American River and under the Foresthill bridge. A couple puddles and muddy in spots. After a mile This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. Other excellent, Auburn SRA-specific maps and trail guides can be found and purchased through the website of our partner, Protect American River Canyons (PARC). This 11mi, eMTB with several stops. fun stuff. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 2h 06m, Perfect day for riding. 11mi, Trails in good shape! gG 0RC Elevations on this easy to moderately difficult trail range from 1,600 to 1,900. Ran counterclockwise which seemed to have the best flow but still not sure which direction would be better. Routes; Paris 2023 Marathon . The trail ends at Lake Clementine Rd. Wide, unobstructed Sierra range vistas; wooded I would suggest that beginners only ride the Clementine side of the loop (it's more of a hammer). grades, except where trail climbs over Sugarpine Mtn. This is about an injury or accident Sierraville, CA network. 49 near the Town of Cool on one side and the American River Canyon on the other. 49, mile south of Auburn, behind Murphys Gate. Over 100 miles of hiking and horse trails wind through the steep American River canyons and along the North and Middle Forks of the American River. (530) 492-5631 Views of old Auburn Dam site; Canyon views; Brochure/MapRemember:- Bring water.- Always hike with a buddy.- Let someone know whenyouplan to return from hiking. The trail system is mostly easy to moderate routes, with a few miles of difficult, challenging trail. maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski . are ticks in the spring, especially if you hike off the trail. 17 miles east of Auburn is the small town of Foresthill with the only . From here you can ride the trail backwards towards Michigan Bluff and through El Dorado Canyon up to Deadwood and Devil's Thumb; or forwards through Volcano Canyon and on to Foresthill and the California Loop. There is little or no four-wheel-drive country on the District. The ride begins from the roadside parking area at a trailhead on Foresthill Road. From elevations of 1600 to 1900 feet, you can take in the views of Lake Clementine and the North and Middle Fork of the American River. Happy trails! some steep climbs, rocky in places; little or 278.57 m Down, 14.1 mi is the leg of the trail you started on and it's a half-mile back to the parking Campground Camping 2.5 km Single track trail follows west side of Am. The only complaint was one road crossing that wasn't marked . 65' Down 353.3 m Up It follows the route of an old, Gold Rush-era flume a man-made channel used to convey and harness the power of river water for hydraulic gold mining operations. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This route is probably the most popular loop in Auburn State Recreation Area. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. the right you wrap around a hill out of sight of the highway. This is about an injury or accident 0000001596 00000 n Elev Difference 88m. (530) 478-6176, https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/tahoe/recreation/wintersports/?recid=55444&actid=92, The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground and then veers to the north and intersects old, The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the, China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area. at Location: This trail is located a half hour east of Sacramento Country Map. Day Hiking On your left you will see a long parking area. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Multi-use, mostly single-track; moderate It was warm, but plenty of coverage overall to keep you out of the sun. It looks like it might be hot in the summer months, parts are out in the open but lots of pretty trail in the trees . Most trails are designated only for motorcycles. 2h 00m. but please don't leave a mess behind. Mountain Biking 0000003357 00000 n 11mi Sierra Nevada summit above Squaw Valley. About Our Maps Business Mobile Subscription Student Discount More. 0000002945 00000 n good footing; single track and graded logging Note: Ponderosa Bar was a real Forest trails which cross the Read more Auburn, California Lakeview Connector Trail Good consistent climbs 11mi This was my first MTB trail ride. Take it on a day with moderate weather or start early as it can get hot on a few of the exposed hills. Also, look out for rude, "this is MY trail" riders -- some butt-cavern insulted us for not pulling over - he didn't even bother to let us know he was coming up fast! What I think must be the single worst one arrives in the second half of the loop as the trail curves around a sizable tree and is made tricky at least as much by the angle of the turn as the number of tree roots and tall rocks jutting sharply out of the ground. (530) 362-8259 10.6mi If you know of any cool trails that I should know about E-Mail me at: thefish@mtbsingletrack.com by the river. 49 to Poverty Bar. TNF Fuelwood Hotline The Foresthill Trails Alliance has posted a trail map here. trail is below most snows and drains well so it can be ridden year around 11mi, Not too muddy. The trail starts at Grizzly Bear House parking area along Forest Hill Drive. XC Skiing/Snowshoeing continues to town of Cool. Please The first half of the ride also has more fire-road segments while the second half has virtually none, although the few fire-road segments in the first half aren't anything to complain about in the first place. The resort offers direct beach access, a grill-style restaurant and free parking. wading/swimming. This trail The Foresthill OHV trail system map is available for download as a PDF document from our Maps andPublications(156KB)page or from the Foresthill Ranger Station. United States. Local Club: Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition, Land Manager: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA), 10.3 mi When the whole loop is wet or weathered from winter it becomes more of an intermediate trail. Hours Reserve online or call. The few views that you get from the core loop are only of the surrounding hilltops. Contact our (530) 430-8912 Truckee Ranger District will see it. 231.53 m Down, 8.6 mi 829' Up Something else? United States government. Just a nice Sunday afternoon ridejust continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. 16.6 km Look for a highway shoulder parking lot; it's on a corner so Take a right after the freeway Mountain Bike Deals, Copyright 2023 Blue Spruce Ventures LLC | This trailhead and horse assembly area is at the end of the Western States Trail and . The Omstead Loop trail, starting behind the fire station in Cool, on Highway 49, El Dorado County. Boating - Non-Motorized Company This is a very 752' Up groves. It also passes through open grasslands that are abundant with wildflowers in the spring. You expect mostly downhill but it has a lot of short uphills too. Watch for a dip when entering the parking area. road {east} for 100 yards where you cross the highway to access the eastern Camptonville, CA OHV Trail Riding I have rode counter-clockwise more than clockwise, but I think clockwise has even better flow. You need to be something other than table shape. Please be aware that unless youhave a State driverslicensewith motorcycle endorsementand yourmotorcycleisstreet legaland insured, riding on the pavement (except going straight across at "official" crossings mentioned above) is prohibited. About. experience new trails with old friends. HVMo8WdQ3[ m#`/(6mk+K$7M}#KX"{WO@7\SxW ?MgUQ`- River and continue uphill. 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