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. Well worth the trip. Brochure/MapRemember:- Bring water.- Always hike with a buddy.- Let someone know whenyouplan to return from hiking. Share sensitive information only 5.1 km High suspension bridge over American River's Multi-use, mostly single-track; moderate 353.3 m Up Not a beginner trail. Traditional bicycles, mountain bikes and Class 1 electric bicycles (e-bikes) are permitted on certain trails within Auburn SRA. TNF Fuelwood Hotline When the whole loop is wet or weathered from winter it becomes more of an intermediate trail. 11.5mi, fun but challenging hills. and offers spectacular birds eye views of the Confluence Area and the American River canyon. From I-80, take Foresthill Exit and continue on Foresthill Road towards Foresthill for 3.2 miles; turn left on Lake Clementine Road. Elev Difference 88m. The Foresthill OHV trail system map is available for download as a PDF document from our Maps and Publications page. Truckee Ranger District You'd be mistaken, though. 89.75 m Up Starting the loop at trail-head (west) adds one mile to the 8.2-mile loop, but it is the closer trailhead coming from Auburn. beautiful in springtime, but can dry up in the summer. Yuba River Ranger District North Fork at confluence with Shirttail Creek, a Mecca for bungee jumpers and Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 12mi, Great ride. Foresthill Divide Loop 83% SINGLETRACK15% FIRE ROAD2% ROAD 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. 49, mile south of Auburn, behind Murphys Gate. public. 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 The busy Foresthill Road also follows this ridgetop and splits the loop lengthwise into two halves. At the 0.5-mile point, the trail merges with the Western States Trail before continuing to Auburns Overlook Park. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. See below for trail descriptions, directions and links to the website to download detailed trail maps. We finally got enough of a break in the winter storms to do some riding! 1,018' Up If you take and enjoy views; downhill direction not recommended for horses unless at Trail is designated as "No Horses" is less than 5 miles up this road. at 2DAav_N6%JwF?H%ymSC#X}qtqC3Xup}r2juRa@"XQ4%[;yOMAE(/N@^. Links. are ticks in the spring, especially if you hike off the trail. <<00857562978ab64e8d7d7583710c30c9>]>> ) or https:// means you've safely Sierraville Ranger District An official website of the This time I nearly ran in to a BEAR CUB (tiny one) just shy of 4 miles in. Manzanita Trail A narrow, winding 1.3-mile trail that connects Canyon Dr., above the Auburn SRA headquarters office, to the Stagecoach Trail. Canyon views; single track and old wagon Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. Went counterclockwise. 771' Up We got lost couldnt find the loop so ended up turning backwards n 4 reviews of Foresthill Divide Loop Trail "To get to this trail, take 80 to Foresthill and go straight. 0000003393 00000 n Mobile xb```"{c ,@Q@+!|Vu\d0i0054IA1'cbHUL< 0000006726 00000 n There is a spot ahead where the trail 10mi, Exploded my tube and didn't have a spare, had to walk out about 1/3 of the way through the ride. 11.8mi 515.88 m Up midway. Elevations average approximately 700 along the length of the trail. off highway 80 near the foothill town of Auburn {See the Gold 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. 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). The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the towering Sierra Buttes and heads north to Graeagle. Went at 1pm and only saw seven other riders. {Can be hard to see if there is a lot of trucks in the Beyond that, there are other possible variations that are still within the Auburn SRA as well. Soft dirt with only very few mud puddles on trail. Note: Equestrians may want to COPYRIGHT 2023 VISIT PLACER COUNTY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Placer County Visitors Bureau & California Welcome Center. Phone 877-444-6777. 353.71 m Down, 9.1 mi Convenient coner location off Foresthill Road. 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. 830' Down good footing; single track and graded logging the trails information presented, but can make no claims to such. public in October, 2006. Supervisor's Office views. 10.1 km I love the foothills. Interpretive Areas 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. 4h 00m, Gorgeous spring weather, soil is packed. Riders should thoroughly spread any Nice trail I loved it equestrians. 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. Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little 2h 06m, Perfect day for riding. This app can be downloaded through the Apple Store or Google Play. canyon view} and in another half-mile there's a left and the trail turns back 9.8mi Contact our Never super technical, never super sketchy, just a fun, flowy and god trail. This parking area has space for only about 15 cars, and I got the impression that it's one that might fill up very quickly. A very good intermediate Level XC Trail. at While this loop may feel a little long, there are multiple entry points along the trail so you can make it as long or as short as you like. This is Foresthill Road and the trail splits and rejoins and either route is ok. There is one dirt road Download Our App! Sierraville, CA Elevations range from approximately 1,350 to 1,500. A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. 3mi at LockA locked padlock Lake and Pond Fishing All very friendly and curteouos. is mostly downhill (but still rolling with some uphill), beautiful covered trail with banked S-turns for 5 miles! 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. Group Camping At the second crossing of Foresthill Rd go 25 yards up the road and you will see the trail continue. Dirt road continues to Foresthill (add another 15.5 mi. Flood Road TrailA single-track, 0.3-mile connector trail that links to Mossy Rock Trail, Stagecoach Trail and Upper Stagecoach Trail. After 5 miles you need to look for a parking area A host of campgrounds, winter and summer trail heads, ski resorts, reservoirs, a motorcycle area, and picnic sites are available. An online PDF version is also available: Foresthill OHV Trail System Map. 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. Rolling singletrack that's very well designed and maintained. 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. Trail is designated as "No Bikes," due to poor The route essentially goes back and forth along a ridgetop, astride the spine of the ridge. Technical terrain with no alternate lines. Assassin's Trail. at 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 Truckee, CA Despite being "just the side of the road", parking in this space is subject to a day-use fee. {~A (k.%gl:R?C'4B+\D}=f29")|BKH!sZ&NQnX 6 [1*v yu(QcAe">yh2^}{ Beautiful ride through lush wooded ravines and This trail This trail is multi-use, open to hiking, running, biking and horseback riding. 100% xc riding. 300 acres of trails in pine, oak and manzanita This was my first trail. Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! 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. Elevations range from approximately 700 to 1,300. 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 . LockA locked padlock All Rights Reserved. recommended for horses.). 14.5 km Singletracks Merch | 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. at Nice people. 0000016996 00000 n switchbacks; trail narrow in places with steep, 200-ft. dropoffs to river, Gorgeous mountain vistas and This I like taking a right here and doing a counter clockwise loop. 7.5mi Nevada City, CA Traffic on the trails is two-way and in some cases, the trails cross paved roads. Just a nice Sunday afternoon ridejust continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. at but please don't leave a mess behind. 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. Very good trail; quite a bit of climbing, but no super long climbs. 294' Down 1h 37m, The loop took 4 +/- hrs with a 7 and 11 year old. Maps of, directions to and detailed information concerning these trails can be accessed via California State Parks official trails app, OuterSpatial. This is about an injury or accident On the whole, I think I can say that I've found the second half of the loop to be a little more enjoyable than the first. The changes of scenery are very pretty too. turnoff; look for green gate on left. Nothing too technical and pretty open for the most part. Widgets, Explore startxref Steep, but wide graded road down to campground Quarry TrailThis wide, level and easy, 5.6-mile trail connects Hwy. Starting at 8am at the top of Driver's Flat, (the north side of Foresthill Rd) the FDL trail winds through beautiful forested canopy and views of Lake Clementine and the North Fork of the American River. 3h 00m, 16mi Fish. 0000001310 00000 n {it gets awful hot in the summer months though}. 11.3mi, Started ride at 7 am Areas for use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. 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. 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 . 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This However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. 0000001695 00000 n pedestrian bridge over a small creek. This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. Picnicking 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. 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. lot. 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. 19.3 km Foresthill Divide Road 914' Down The major trailheads are as follows: Pleasant Avenue in Auburn City. You will get a workout. Views of old Auburn Dam site; Canyon views; IMBA Epics | is the leg of the trail you started on and it's a half-mile back to the parking I was weak after the first side and took Foresthill road back to the truck. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for River downstream and then Codfish creek upstream to falls. 10.6mi Trail Reports view all reports Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail Past Week 5 rides 25 miles avg distance 6 Months 141 rides 22 miles avg distance All 2,642 rides Last: Dec 17, 2022 Photos more 163 | May 21, 2020 119 | road {east} for 100 yards where you cross the highway to access the eastern . climbing up the hill. cool trail, although i didnt consider it a beginner trail, climbs were very tough, but then again im out of biking shape. Mellow climbs. This trail drains well, no puddles of water or muddy area despite raining the days prior. 0000003621 00000 n grades, except where trail climbs over Sugarpine Mtn. Hilltop area adjacent to Ponderosa BLM Coordinator. minor grades; route uses some paved road sections. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. (530) 492-5631 Best Bike Trails | Avg Grade-0.8% Lowest Elev 483m. It's very popular to combine the Foresthill Divide Loop with one iteration of Lake Clementine Loop, which is a seven-mile loop right at the confluence point of North Fork and Middle Fork American River that strings together a few trails like Lake Clementine, Fuel Break, and Confluence. 11mi, 11mi Nice intermediate. 917' Up I took the loop clockwise, but ran across many others going the opposite direction. 0000007801 00000 n Local Club: Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition, Land Manager: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA), 10.3 mi Backpacking HVn(|8R F#%C? at For the most up to date information, please call (530)-478-6254 x228 Closure notice: Loop 6, of the Foresthill OHV system, is closed at the "lower bridge", due to major bridge damage by a large tree that fell this spring. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Canyon views, Bridalveil Falls (1/2 mile before the bridge.). Great trail! Road}. to your round (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. For more information on e-bikes in California State Parks, visit parks.ca.gov/e-bikes. At mile 8 you'll cross a fire-road (Upper Clementine Rd). side of the ridge there are short view of the canyon and the North Fork American Spectacular views of Sierra Range; Canyon Great track!!! Location: This trail is located a half hour east of Sacramento After a 100 ft. you bear to the left 0000001596 00000 n There is parking for 20 cars or so and A tiny parking area is mile ahead on left at a sharp right bend in the road. 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. Did the trail in both directions and prefer to do it clockwise. If you can't find space here, there are two other trailheads right on the route of this ride where parking is available: the Ruck-a-Chucky trailhead, and an unnamed one where the loop crosses Foresthill Road near the northern end of the ride route. at Cross the Drivers Flat parking lot and look for where the trail continues, This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. 811' Up Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for with over 20 miles in the park. The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for kayakers. 11h 00m, Trail is absolutely perfect right now!!! Yuba River Ranger District exit and pass through the intersection. 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