Society's land should not be used without an ID Badge, avaliable to MVTA 10.6mi 294' Up 1h 37m, The loop took 4 +/- hrs with a 7 and 11 year old. Forest trails which cross the At mile 8 you'll cross a fire-road (Upper Clementine Rd). 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. driveable, but becomes a rough graded road farther down. Lake Clementine Access Trail (Doc Gordon's) . Brochure/MapRemember:- Bring water.- Always hike with a buddy.- Let someone know whenyouplan to return from hiking. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock HVMo8WdQ3[ m#`/(6mk+K$7M}#KX"{WO@7\SxW ?MgUQ`- Steep climb with several good spots to pause Backpacking 3mi 6.2mi, Great loop with lots of flowy sections. This trail 2.5 km 0000000016 00000 n 3h 00m, 11.1mi Parker FlatandSugar Pine StagingAreas, accessed by driving nine miles east of Foresthill on the Foresthill Divide road, then turning left on the Sugar Pine road, and traveling3.5miles to the staging areas, provide access to the majority of the trails and are best suited for families and for riders new to the trail system. Fish. HVn(|8R F#%C? 1h 48m, First ride of the season! 49 to Poverty Bar. Please explain. McKeon-Ponderosa TrailA dirt road, which is closed to vehicular access, this steep, 2.6-mile trail connects Drivers Flat Rd., near the Ruck-a-Chucky Campground on the Middle Fork American River to McKeon-Ponderosa Way on the Foresthill Divide. 517.14 m Down, 9.0 mi 812' Down at Need to head out in the morning because of heat and watch for ppl. the flowers bloomvery pretty. pedestrian bridge over a small creek. 89.75 m Up 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. sight lines, creating a significant danger to other users, especially Epic Endurance Events is excited to bring you the Foresthill Divide Loop 30K. This was my first bike trail i was ever on. This is where the road drops down to Ruck-A-Chucky. 100% xc riding. It also passes through open grasslands that are abundant with wildflowers in the spring. 11mi, with Russ 12h 36m, fallen tree got removed but now theres another one near the end but someone already made a trail around it. During winter, China Wall is a good place for snowmobile staging. You expect mostly downhill but it has a lot of short uphills too. 11.3mi, Started ride at 7 am Trail, Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition. ( Canyon views; cross suspension bridge over Am. Riders from out-of-state must have proof of registration from their home state, or a CA non-resident OHV permit. downhill runs. 18.0 km North Fork at confluence with Shirttail Creek, a Mecca for bungee jumpers and This was my first trail. 1h 29m, Well maintained trail. No serious climbs, but it does add up in the end. 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. The PCT crosses under I-80 via a Forest Hill Divide Loop is easily the most well known ride option in the vicinity of Sacramento and Auburn, at least on my mental map of this area. and offers spectacular birds eye views of the Confluence Area and the American River canyon. 917' Up Canyon views; pine forest and manzanita Foresthill Divide Loop Trail Moderate (707) Auburn State Recreation Area Photos (539) Directions Print/PDF Map Discover this 17.2-km circular trail near Foresthill, California. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 751' Down Read more Auburn, California Lakeview Connector Trail Country Map. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail CCW [west side] 6.54 km-95 m-0.8%: Foresthill Road Climb: 0.41 km: 44 m: 10.7%: Foresthill Rd Climb: 0.53 km . Olmstead Loop TrailThis easy to moderate, 8.8-mile loop parallels Hwy. 0000006057 00000 n Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on any trail within Auburn SRA and may only be operated on public roadways. TNF Fuelwood Hotline However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. canyon view} and in another half-mile there's a left and the trail turns back 11mi, Forsethill Divide Loop counterclockwise is a classic foothills trail with well travelled singletrack on burner climbs and payoff descents, sweeping Level: Intermediate Length: 4 mi (6.4 km) Surface: Singletrack Configuration: Other Elevation: +1,364/1 ft Total: 143 riders Mountain Biking Clementine / Forresthill Connector Trail Add a review #39 of 1,001 mountain bike trails in California #636 in the world This trail is one of the coolest around. Suitable for strong beginners and intermediate skilled riders. maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski . 1h 45m, Fun ride. Never super technical, never super sketchy, just a fun, flowy and god trail. off highway 80 near the foothill town of Auburn {See the Gold Definitely not a relaxing ride. You will get a workout. United States government. 2h 30m, So far so good definitely a good trail to master your uphill. 771' Up Try this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. but please don't leave a mess behind. 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. 49 near the Town of Cool on one side and the American River Canyon on the other. A map showing the trails is available from the park office. Keywords: CA, Mountain Bike Trails, MTB, Updated on: 2014-05-28 Created on: 2012-03-15 Contribute corrections. 3h 00m, 16mi Some moderate climbs/descents; optional ford Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Just got into MTB. grades; crosses Hwy 49 (traffic is heavy at times). 1,091' Down Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little you need to keep an eye out for it. moderate grades; single-track, rocky in 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 2h 20m, Loved every minute of it. This easy to moderately difficult trail features a starting elevation of 708, with a minimum elevation of 702, a maximum elevation of 1,292 and ending elevation of 1,289. Foresthill has an outstanding, nearly 100 mile OHV trail system suitable for both motorcycles andATVs less than 50 inches in overall width. some steep climbs, rocky in places; little or You'd be mistaken, though. 10mi, Exploded my tube and didn't have a spare, had to walk out about 1/3 of the way through the ride. Stagecoach TrailOriginally a stagecoach line built in 1852, this moderate up, easy down, 1.8-mile trail connects the Confluence to Russel Rd. Last few hundred feet of trail down to creek Foresthill Road which goes East from I80 in Auburn is the main access route. Beyond that, there are other possible variations that are still within the Auburn SRA as well. Ponderosa Bridge can be reached from Codfish Creek via a narrow foot trail (not Climbs are short and frequent climbing up the hill. The trail ends at the paved Lake Clementine Rd., and connects with the Culvert Trail and the Lakeview Connector Trail. at An official website of the 228.92 m Down, 6.2 mi 11mi, Fun and flowy with climbing in the front of the route An official website of the All Rights Reserved. 11mi, Great singletrack loop. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Riders should thoroughly spread any Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. Donner Party rescue efforts), Spectacular vistas of North Fork river gorge; 2h 00m. Elevations range from approximately 1,350 to 1,500. forests. Couple hikers, couple bikers. 2h 35m, 10.6mi to your round Most trails are designated only for motorcycles. suspension bridge at river crossing; scattered remains of original gold mining Add 1 mile from Trailhead West. If you know of any cool trails that I should know about E-Mail me at: thefish@mtbsingletrack.com Although the Foresthill Divide Loop popular with runners and mountain bikers is about 11 miles (including the little access trail near the west parking lot), you don't have to go very far to find Sierra wildflowers. road has numerous Mt Bike trails, Single track dirt trails, some very steep 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. 1,160' Down Routes; Paris 2023 Marathon . Recommended. This ride is one of those loops where there is a particular direction that is generally accepted as the preferable way to traverse it, and that direction is counter-clockwise. Stay on the main trail and in a half mile you come to There are only a handful of rock gardens along the ride and most of these aren't too memorable. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail CCW [east side] Run Segment Foresthill, California. Something else? Interpretive Areas trails. Good footing; long moderate grades on drivable trail is below most snows and drains well so it can be ridden year around Road}. Sierraville Ranger District horses and hikers out using the trail too so watch for them. Sierraville Ranger District At about the 3.2-mile you cross a dirt road and then a wooden Foresthill Divide Road, Interactive Visitor Map: Tahoe National Forest, Supervisor's Office spectacular views of Sierras, some steep climbs, some smooth granite midway. We finally got enough of a break in the winter storms to do some riding! Beautiful alpine lakes and streams; Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for (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. HI,CI.27%{1S Fg0\%Hj_QJkcQUjw$k_!+Q.p#4HW[e bb '>\CDuM"uJR"5dqq-|$ Qr_^P#c9dDPGTE:9)HGKCfLp['_,"HC8AZLIc3Nd This is a very Picnicking FATRAC is doing some rebuilding, please check their web sit and give them some Props! 0000001562 00000 n 11.8mi The OHV areas around Sugar Pine and Parker Flat spread over miles of forest in every direction. Soft dirt with only very few mud puddles on trail. Snowmobiling River Confluence Trails for more local Auburn rides. 0000012020 00000 n That map is a bit confusing so there is an alternate trail map here. When the whole loop is wet or weathered from winter it becomes more of an intermediate trail. The resort offers direct beach access, a grill-style restaurant and free parking. One 60 oz camel and a bar were good for the 11+ mile loop. Class 1 e-bikes are equipped with pedal-assist motors only, which cease to provide assistance once a maximum speed of 20 MPH is reached. 14.6 km 13.8 km There is one dirt road Nevada City, CA Looney Meadows loop is fairly flat, but other Download Our App! equestrians. gG 0RC The ride begins from the roadside parking area at a trailhead on Foresthill Road. This moderately difficult trail features a starting elevation of 590, a minimum elevation of 574 and a maximum/ending elevation of 1,066. Contact our Approx length of time 4.1 hours (hiking) Difficulty Easy to Moderate Website Foresthill Divide Loop Trail Best Feature Passes by the old rock foundation of the Grizzly Bear House Hiking Biking Equestrian Fuel Break Trail. Watch for poison oak. 0000006489 00000 n trip) and passes Bridalveil Falls, a spectacular creek waterfall 1/2 mile from 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 . See my webpage for maps and gps tracks. If you know of any cool trails that I should know about E-Mail me at: thefish@mtbsingletrack.com Happy trails! {6r2"(y|xj``@hO(0 rz (530) 430-8912 There are a few steep climbs, but the fun (not very technical) downhill makes it worth while. These two annual endurance events xref @t7l,|((iYPUuvV J(/&> @$BRA^DJVUPO .W nN=3?bf|qN2#TN7Bo:='!/ #D.c,$-`B/q]e^Q+|y38Oe>/ xcQ.T$$r%K mE VoIzt/|6svxFFh%X? by the river. Boating - Motorized 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. It connects to the Confluence Trail, the Lake Clementine Trail and the Fuel Break Trail. Steep, but wide graded road down to campground 1h 30m, First time riding this trail! fun stuff. When combined with an increase in the steepness of the trail, these are a good source of fun on what would otherwise be an overly tame ramble through the woods. Trail is designated as "No Motorized," 0000001132 00000 n the highway here and you need to head up the road {east} 100 ft to where the 1h 30m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or Multi-use, mostly single-track; moderate Truckee Ranger District ]BOg]*2~$@u-ouUW%\o\S 12mi, Great ride. 1h 08m, Beautiful singletrack train endstream endobj 198 0 obj<>stream <<00857562978ab64e8d7d7583710c30c9>]>> I love the foothills. OHVs are required to have current proof ofregistration, as well as a USFS approved spark arrestor year round. You need to be aware of other riders coming from the opposite direction and if your allergic to poison oak.beware. Highway 89 north starts in Truckee and proceeds north. Best MTB Gear | 1,090' Up Trailhead is on Lake Clementine Road. 0000001695 00000 n 65' Up 2h 30m, With max private homes in some places, stay on trail and be considerate. The following trails in ASRA are open to traditional bicycles, mountain bikes and Class I e-bikes: Bridgeview TrailA wide, open 0.8-mile trail, which connects with both the Stagecoach Trail and the Mossy Rock Trail. 1h 40m, A little wet in sections. Both trailheads have a port-a-potty. But well worth it for my first time. 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! Trail is in great shape. Kicked my back side cause I am out of shape. 252.67 m Up xb```"{c ,@Q@+!|Vu\d0i0054IA1'cbHUL< 234.94 m Up See below for trail descriptions, directions and links to the website to download detailed trail maps. About Our Maps Business Mobile Subscription Student Discount More. This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. 6.23 m Down. 0000009307 00000 n Meanwhile, there are probably more spots on the ride where the dirt surface of the trail itself becomes considerably bumpy (possibly due to hard braking) than there are rock gardens; at least that's how it was when I did this ride. 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. We don't have any videos of this trail yet. Vista Trails Association. Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. 17 miles east of Auburn is the small town of Foresthill with the only . Reviews on Hiking Trails in Foresthill, CA 95631 - Foresthill Divide Loop Trail, Lake Clementine, Giant Gap Campground, Hidden Falls Regional Park, Black Hole of Calcutta Falls. at ]7yRGXd-^vT2n@O0j8nG Trailhead East is on Foresthill Rd, 7 miles east of Foresthill Bridge (0.2 miles past Drivers Flat Road) at a large parkingarea on the left. 10.6mi The entire road is This trailhead and horse assembly area is at the end of the Western States Trail and . The trail drops onto a dirt road 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). A very good intermediate Level XC Trail. 11h 00m, Trail is absolutely perfect right now!!! Come for the breathtaking woodland views as runners make their way through this unique trail course. The trail features a starting elevation of 557, with a minimum elevation of 538 and a maximum/ending elevation of 944. 11mi, Trails in good shape! Canyon views; riverside rest stop; Please see our Trail Use The Bridgeview Trail offers stunning views of the Foresthill Bridge, which is Californias highest. Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor. Highest Elev 578m. 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. trail continuesjust cross the road and head up it a short way and you Foresthill Divide Mountain Bike Trail in Auburn, California - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews Foresthill Divide Mountain bike trails > United States > California > Auburn > Foresthill Divide See all photos (33) Get Directions Add a photo Share Check in Level: Intermediate Length: 11 mi (17.7 km) Surface: Singletrack Configuration: Loop 1h 30m, Lots of climbing, but the downhills are worth it. This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. recommended for horses.). It won't be anything close to the breeziness of the coastal ride options in the Bay Area, but at least there's sufficient tree cover to ensure that the surface of the ground doesn't get hot enough to feel like you're pedaling on a griddle. Directly across the road, the singletrack continues onto the "Grove". 0000002080 00000 n Last 1/4 mile down to Creek is very steep. This trail drains well, no puddles of water or muddy area despite raining the days prior. Canyon views; suspension bridge over Am. parking lot but you can also start at the American River Conflunce and ride Trail: A rolling single-track with 1600 ft of climb in a 11.3-mile Went at 1pm and only saw seven other riders. switchbacks; trail narrow in places with steep, 200-ft. dropoffs to river, Gorgeous mountain vistas and 332.25 m Up use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. Company Head south for about 5 miles and the park in the lot on the right. United States. Access and start spots: Most folks start at the lower Share sensitive information only Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for {~A (k.%gl:R?C'4B+\D}=f29")|BKH!sZ&NQnX 6 [1*v yu(QcAe">yh2^}{ On the other side of Foresthill Divide 22888 Foresthill Rd. 1h 30m, The Divide trail plus the connector trail Fun trail. up the Lake Clementine Trail to the Foresthill at Yelp for Business. let us know if any entries are incorrect. connected to the .gov website. Take a right after the freeway Truckee Ranger District It is NOT for beginners, unless you wanna just do partial. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail CCW [west side] Run Segment Foresthill, California Distance 6.54km. This was my first MTB trail ride. endstream endobj 184 0 obj<>>>/LastModified(D:20060223110150)/MarkInfo<>>> endobj 186 0 obj[187 0 R 188 0 R] endobj 187 0 obj<>>> endobj 188 0 obj<>>> endobj 189 0 obj<>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>>/StructParents 0>> endobj 190 0 obj<> endobj 191 0 obj<> endobj 192 0 obj<> endobj 193 0 obj[/ICCBased 207 0 R] endobj 194 0 obj<> endobj 195 0 obj<> endobj 196 0 obj<> endobj 197 0 obj<>stream at 183 30 Loved the high speed downhill sections on the second half. The trail starts at Grizzly Bear House parking area along Forest Hill Drive. 49 exit, is shown in (parens.). Great track!!! 278.57 m Down, 14.1 mi NOT A BEGINNER TRAIL. 0000010251 00000 n Auburn-to-Cool Trail Crossing Feasibility Study. Continue on curvaceous Foresthill Rd for approximately 10 miles. 5.1 km single track, wagon roads and logging roads. There is little or no four-wheel-drive country on the District. loop. 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. 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 There Not a beginner trail. 229.08 m Up Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. Just a nice Sunday afternoon ridejust continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. The guide has a detailed map of the Foresthill Divide area OHV trails. grades, except where trail climbs over Sugarpine Mtn. Best Feature Located on river. 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. into the Drivers Flat parking area. Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. 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. Mossy Rock TrailThis shady, moderately difficult 0.7-mile trail connects to the Bridgeview Trail between Foresthill Rd., and Eldorado St., south of the Foresthill Bridge. The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. 752' Up This trail defines the term rolling Singletrack. trailhead parking area. 16.6 km and start climbing. 0000003843 00000 n Trail maps and directions for these trails and more are available at the Placer County Visitors Bureau / California Welcome Center, 1103 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603, 530 887-2111 or 866 752-2371. 0000004964 00000 n Also, don't miss the turn off around Mile 10 or you end up on the Connector Trail. Highway 89 starts its journey through the Tahoe National Forest near Tahoe Cityon Lake Tahoe and travels north through Truckee and Sierraville onto the Plumas National Forest. to cross as you ride the single-track to the highway crossing {Foresthill It's also nice in the spring when 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. 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. 312.09 m Down, 1.6 mi Being a jerk / offensive? the river. 4 reviews of Foresthill Divide Loop Trail "To get to this trail, take 80 to Foresthill and go straight. Spam? Beginning fall of 2020, the Sugar Pine Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Wet Weather Management Plan will be implemented for OHV Roads and Trails on American River Ranger District. 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. Driving time to each trailhead from Meadow Vista, center This River, popular swimming hole with sandy beach, parking is limited. 11mi Rural, forested, remote, a place for outdoor adventure. You'll need to pedal off the main loop onto one or two spurs in order to reach vista points that afford any river views. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District Elevation Gain 201m. and enjoy views; downhill direction not recommended for horses unless 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. Camptonville, CA The only complaint was one road crossing that wasn't marked . FATRAC created this trail. Just minutes to Auburn, Lake Clementine, Western States 100 Mile Trail; white water recreation and the Foresthill Divide Loop Trail for boating, hiking, camping, biking and equestrian activities.