Lake Clementine Access Trail (Doc Gordons) This wide, easy down, moderate up, 1.4-mile trail provides access to Lake Clementine above the North Fork Dam and below the Upper Lake Clementine Day Use Area. You expect mostly downhill but it has a lot of short uphills too. to cross as you ride the single-track to the highway crossing {Foresthill I love the trail but brought some new riders and they struggled. Need to head out in the morning because of heat and watch for ppl. Passes through wilderness areas and Combination of Keep to the left past the picnic table as you climb the single-track trail. We tested our fitness on one of our favorite XC loops down in Auburn - the Foresthil. First time on the bike in 2011 and was quickly reminded that bike shape is different than being in shape. Campground is also close in proximity to Granite Chief Wilderness which has many trail systems running through its pristine nature and natural beauty. Nothing too technical and pretty open for the most part. loop. Highest Elev 580m. Trail. These two annual endurance events horses and hikers out using the trail too so watch for them. Please explain. Canyon views; cross suspension bridge over Am. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on any trail within Auburn SRA and may only be operated on public roadways. ]BOg]*2~$@u-ouUW%\o\S Continue on curvaceous Foresthill Rd for approximately 10 miles. 1h 40m, 11mi Being a jerk / offensive? Accessible from back gate of Esoteric 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. Interpretive Areas Trails Coordinator for more info. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Confluence Trail This single-track, 1.8-mile trail provides a short, scenic out and back excursion from Old Foresthill Rd., at the Confluence Area to Mammoth Bar Rd., above the Middle Fork American River. Both trailheads have a port-a-potty. Flood Road TrailA single-track, 0.3-mile connector trail that links to Mossy Rock Trail, Stagecoach Trail and Upper Stagecoach Trail. We had to wait for someone to come along and tell us where the trail was on the other side of a busy road . Quarry TrailThis wide, level and easy, 5.6-mile trail connects Hwy. by the river. 0000006726 00000 n Routes; Paris 2023 Marathon . River's Lake Clementine through the trees and brush. ]7yRGXd-^vT2n@O0j8nG An official website of the midway. Climbs are short and frequent with over 20 miles in the park. 771' Up 185 0 obj<>stream Views of old Auburn Dam site; Canyon views; Highway 89 north starts in Truckee and proceeds north. 16.6 km 1h 17m, Nice trail It offers beautiful views of Lake Clementine, as well as the north and middle forks of the American River. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). 4h 00m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or When the whole loop is wet or weathered from winter it becomes more of an intermediate trail. xref The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 1,150 and an ending elevation of approximately 1,345, climbing over 500 during the last mile. Looney Meadows loop is fairly flat, but other Thankfully, a very good option for that readily presents itself. The maximum cycling speed on all trails within Auburn State Recreation Area is 15 MPH; however, when passing pedestrians and equestrians, and when approaching blind curves, cyclists may not exceed a maximum cycling speed of 5 MPH. single track, wagon roads and logging roads. endstream endobj 212 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[13 170]>>stream 332.25 m Up groves; historic buildings from late 1800's. With multiple parking areas along the loop, the length is easily adjustable. manure or take it with them. Old Forresthill Rd trail climb to gate: 2.80 km: 149 m: 5.2%: Up Confluence to OHV Road: 2.79 km: 147 m: 5.2%: California 193 Climb: 0.74 km . 2,322 Attempts By 923 People. Rolling singletrack that's very well designed and maintained. After a mile COPYRIGHT 2023 VISIT PLACER COUNTY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Placer County Visitors Bureau & California Welcome Center. Parts of the first half felt more like climbing (especially a half-mile segment that starts right at the two-mile mark from the beginning of the ride) while more of the second half had a nice flow to it, though you have more of a need to pedal again as you near the end of the ride. ( 0000001596 00000 n 278.57 m Down, 14.1 mi Also, don't miss the turn off around Mile 10 or you end up on the Connector Trail. Something else? at This is hardly suprising, given the fact that these trails were purpose-built for mountain biking (thanks to the efforts of FATRAC), that the ride features one of the highest percentages of singletrack mileage on this website without requiring any grueling climbs, and that it is accompanied by good options for extending the ride with even more mileage of the same high quality. TNF Fuelwood Hotline Great trail with plenty of starting locations. ) or https:// means you've safely A most excellent trail for an afternoons ride. Try this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. Cyclists must reduce speed to 5 MPH around blind curves to avoid collisions with hikers. 0 If you're familiar with Foresthill Divide Trail, the Connector Trail is well marked just before mile 10 on the trail breaking off to the right. This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. 3h 00m, 11.1mi High Country Areas including the Pacific Crest Trail Driving time to each trailhead from Auburn, I-80 at Hwy 49 exit, is shown in (parens.) 279.36 m Up The road crosses Foresthill bridge, which, according to the posted sign, is the tallest bridge in California. Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little recommended for horses.). The trail system is mostly easy to moderate routes, with a few miles of difficult, challenging trail. United States government. Little or no water on trail in some Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for of town, is shown in (parens.). IMBA Epics | vehicle traffic (infrequent on weekdays. 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. Passed by only 1 hiker. One of those routes connects with the China Wall OHV area. 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. The trail ends at the paved Lake Clementine Rd., and connects with the Culvert Trail and the Lakeview Connector Trail. 11mi, Lots of climbing but fun! About Our Maps Business Mobile Subscription Student Discount More. 5.1 km Recommended. Quite the fun little rip after work vs my Evil Wreckoning on my Turbo Levo. Note: Equestrians may want to Directly across the road, the singletrack continues onto the "Grove". (530) 362-8259 Driving time to each trailhead from Meadow Vista, center Bike Club in Auburn and is kept in good condition. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Highway 89 South starts at the Lake and follows the Truckee River to Truckee passing many ski resorts and access trails into the Granite Chief Wilderness. 11.7 km at You'll need to self-pay by filling an envelope and depositing it, so it would be a good idea to make sure you have exact change and a pen handy. See below for trail descriptions, directions and links to the website to download detailed trail maps. 0000011030 00000 n Mostly single track and old wagon trails; MTB Podcast | {it gets awful hot in the summer months though}. Fish. 1,159' Up Trail is designated as "No Motorized," 1h 37m, The loop took 4 +/- hrs with a 7 and 11 year old. Lots of traction. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. Just few riders and no hikers today Perfect sunny day with Haley and Santi. public. 100% xc riding. The main travel corridors are: Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road. This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. The trail is still open on both sides, but the bridge is impassable. Map Layers Foresthill Divide Loop Trail Dimensions : 1200 x 602 . Speaking of woods, it's worth pointing out that the majority of the ride takes place under light to moderately dense tree cover, consisting mainly of a variety of oak species. I was weak after the first side and took Foresthill road back to the truck. 11mi, Fun and flowy with climbing in the front of the route 1h 45m, Fun ride. Couple hikers, couple bikers. good footing; single track and graded logging 6.2mi, Great loop with lots of flowy sections. Links. splits and rejoins and either route is ok. Spectacular views of Sierra Range; Canyon For more information on e-bikes in California State Parks, visit parks.ca.gov/e-bikes. 300 acres of trails in pine, oak and manzanita The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. Day Hiking A variety of winter and summer trails can be accessed off the Gold Lakes Road, one of which is a hike to the top of the Sierra Buttes Lookout. 1h 30m, The Divide trail plus the connector trail minor grades; route uses some paved road sections. Trail is designated as "No Bikes," due to poor 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! 21' Up This trail is best accessed from the Quarry Trail. equestrians. (530) 362-8259 }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. However, there was ample parking at the other end of the trail where it crosses Foresthill Rd the second time (near pic 5). Traditional bicycles, mountain bikes and Class 1 electric bicycles (e-bikes) are permitted on certain trails within Auburn SRA. Wide, unobstructed Sierra range vistas; wooded Beyond that, there are other possible variations that are still within the Auburn SRA as well. Last 1/4 mile down to Creek is very steep. Country Map. HI,CI.27%{1S Fg0\%Hj_QJkcQUjw$k_!+Q.p#4HW[e bb '>\CDuM"uJR"5dqq-|$ Qr_^P#c9dDPGTE:9)HGKCfLp['_,"HC8AZLIc3Nd Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. Enjoy! 0000014932 00000 n High suspension bridge over American River's The route essentially goes back and forth along a ridgetop, astride the spine of the ridge. American Hill OSV Trail. China Wall Staging area is located approximately 14 miles east of Foresthill on the Foresthill Divide road, and is the best access for loops 5 and 6, which arethe most difficult routes in the system and are formotorcyclesonly. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Woodland views; single track, flat to moderate sight lines, creating a significant danger to other users, especially Take it on a day with moderate weather or start early as it can get hot on a few of the exposed hills. 247.31 m Up Yuba River Ranger District This was my first trail. The north Side of Foresthill Rd. Best one near the end of the trail. (530) 478-6176, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55450, The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground and then veers to the north and intersects old, Joshua M. Hardt Memorial Trail at Sugar Pine, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Foresthill OHV Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Parker Flat Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Sugar Pine Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Foresthill Divide Driving Tour Interpretive Site. The Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is rated as easy to moderate, though there is quite a bit of uphill and downhill terrain. North Fork at confluence with Shirttail Creek, a Mecca for bungee jumpers and There is a porta-potty here as well as a picnic table. 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. Crosses American River via No Hands Bridge, Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. Trailhead West is on Foresthill Rd, 3 miles east of Foresthill Bridge, at a large parking area on the right (known locally as the Grizzly Bear House turnout). (530) 430-8912 This route begins approximately a 1/2 mile before the Foresthill Divide Loop Trailhead at 15800 Foresthill Rd, Foresthill, CA 95631 (see Strava segment link). 0000003621 00000 n We finally got enough of a break in the winter storms to do some riding! 11mi, eMTB with several stops. 11.5mi, All clear. continues to town of Cool. Elevation Gain 177m. Graded dirt road; easy going. Please see our Trail Use Widgets, Explore up the Lake Clementine Trail to the Foresthill The Foresthill Trails Alliance has posted a trail map here. 231.53 m Down, 8.6 mi If you take 2h 30m, With max Given the shortness of the route and its relatively low physical challenge, many riders will naturally look for ways of extending this ride. 10.8mi 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. 19.78 m Up 2h 11m, did the loop with lindsay. Elev Difference 95m. Mellow climbs. at Went counterclockwise. Mostly single-track; moderate to steep You'd be mistaken, though. Assassin's Trail. 0000016996 00000 n forests. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for This is where the road drops down to Ruck-A-Chucky. United States. . On the other side of Contact our When crossing foresthill the first time, note the connecting trail is only slightly visible from the drainage on the opposite side of the two-lane. Access allowed for MVTA members with gate key; not open to general Official websites use .gov A .gov natural meadows; Canyon views; adjoins the Auburn Lake Trails trail Excellent ride, just watch our for poison oak. Traffic on the trails is two-way and in some cases, the trails cross paved roads. The resort offers direct beach access, a grill-style restaurant and free parking. spectacular views of Sierras, some steep climbs, some smooth granite 2h 00m, 11.2mi areas. wading/swimming. at Started from the foresthill rd entry point and looped back. The trail ends at Lake Clementine Rd. I would suggest that beginners only ride the Clementine side of the loop (it's more of a hammer). This is Foresthill Road and the trail Best MTB Gear | 1h 08m, Beautiful singletrack train 1h 40m, A little wet in sections. Vista Trails Association. Unlike other reviews I consider the hills a bit more than moderate in difficulty. 0000001310 00000 n views, and easy access make for a great trail. switchbacks; trail narrow in places with steep, 200-ft. dropoffs to river, Gorgeous mountain vistas and 1,693' Up beautiful in springtime, but can dry up in the summer. Some trail sections are very rocky. There are a few steep climbs, but the fun (not very technical) downhill makes it worth while. 3,222 Attempts By 1,075 People. Avg Grade -0.2%. 0000004964 00000 n Yelp. the North American River. On this 2DAav_N6%JwF?H%ymSC#X}qtqC3Xup}r2juRa@"XQ4%[;yOMAE(/N@^. 0000010251 00000 n Directions. 0000000913 00000 n Great track!!! Very good trail; quite a bit of climbing, but no super long climbs. On your left you will see a long parking area. 1,018' Up Thanks to FATRAC for creating this great mtb trail. 14.5 km About. 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