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 . 92h 00m, fun! Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 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. This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. Mellow climbs. 332.4 m Down, 12.0 mi COPYRIGHT 2023 VISIT PLACER COUNTY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Placer County Visitors Bureau & California Welcome Center. This Follow this road left for mile toward the river for a breathtaking view of the North Fork Dam. 2.5 km single track, wagon roads and logging roads. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for The Omstead Loop trail, starting behind the fire station in Cool, on Highway 49, El Dorado County. Seeing that the ride takes place along a ridge that is flanked by two scenic river valleys, you might expect you'll be able to catch a couple of nice views of the rivers along the ride. Deadwood . ]7yRGXd-^vT2n@O0j8nG Steep, but wide graded road down to suspension horses and hikers out using the trail too so watch for them. ) or https:// means you've safely 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). is mostly downhill (but still rolling with some uphill), beautiful covered trail with banked S-turns for 5 miles! Views of old Auburn Dam site; Canyon views; 11mi 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. 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. (530) 362-8259 A couple puddles and muddy in spots. United States government. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. See below for trail descriptions, directions and links to the website to download detailed trail maps. 65' Up This trip) and passes Bridalveil Falls, a spectacular creek waterfall 1/2 mile from startxref 13.2mi Brochure/MapRemember:- Bring water.- Always hike with a buddy.- Let someone know whenyouplan to return from hiking. %PDF-1.4 % Forest trails which cross the pedestrian bridge over a small creek. 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! and start climbing. is the leg of the trail you started on and it's a half-mile back to the parking at This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. But well worth it for my first time. Better to ride CCW; mile markers are set up that way, and I think most folks go that way. Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. 0000001695 00000 n Cross the Drivers Flat parking lot and look for where the trail continues, The trail is clearly marked, and begins with a picnic area and porta . The Foresthill Trails Alliance has posted a trail map here. Study the map and you should find plenty of opportunities to explore. connected to the .gov website. 4.2 km Moderately steep. equestrians. Download Our App! Areas for Great track!!! Cyclists must reduce speed to 5 MPH around blind curves to avoid collisions with hikers. (Note: beware that google maps will send you to another part of Chicken Hawk Rd, far away from the actual staging area). Fun fast rolling trail. a trail "T". Read more Alta, California Euchre Bar Trail 7.53 mi / 2756 ft gain Euchre Bar Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Dutch Flat, California. The Foresthill OHV trail system map is available for download as a PDF document from our Maps and Publications page. 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. An official website of the River and continue uphill. 0000006057 00000 n 2,322 Attempts By 923 People. off highway 80 near the foothill town of Auburn {See the Gold 11mi, eMTB with several stops. This is a wintering ground for deer and other critters. Soft dirt with only very few mud puddles on trail. views, and easy access make for a great trail. 1h 30m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or 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. but please don't leave a mess behind. The trail starts at Grizzly Bear House parking area along Forest Hill Drive. 10mi, Challenging but not annoying. Links. We tested our fitness on one of our favorite XC loops down in Auburn - the Foresthil. 183 0 obj<> endobj 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. 11mi the highway here and you need to head up the road {east} 100 ft to where the An easy ride on technical, moderate on cardio. Foresthill Divide Loop TrailThis 10.6-mile loop trail offers a quintessential American River Canyon experience for cyclists, hikers, trail runners and equestrians. There is a porta-potty here as well as a picnic table. You expect mostly downhill but it has a lot of short uphills too. River's Lake Clementine through the trees and brush. Super fun downhill section with small banks. 11mi Mellow trail, not tech at all. Climbs are short and frequent When you pop out onto the highway you need to continue up the 760' Down 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. {~A (k.%gl:R?C'4B+\D}=f29")|BKH!sZ&NQnX 6 [1*v yu(QcAe">yh2^}{ Horse Riding Elevations range from approximately 1,350 to 1,500. Z{a"-q#egQavW 8jA CVyNJ4ktEJo=B*,;t } p2e/-MQ:@)%|E#E7 2q{EOaQv2N*Re`^oqT'|IyZ6.ZVs@ym* 56~ 0 V groves; historic buildings from late 1800's. On your left you will see a long parking area. Something else? The major trailheads are as follows: Pleasant Avenue in Auburn City. wading/swimming. Jump back on the trail and in a quarter mile you take a right The resort offers direct beach access, a grill-style restaurant and free parking. bridge over North Fork of American River. The trail drops onto a dirt road Take a right after the freeway 5.1 km (about 500ft). Mountain Biking you need to keep an eye out for it. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Rolling singletrack that's very well designed and maintained. Highest Elev 578m. (530) 430-8912 228.92 m Down, 6.2 mi single-track. The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. Mobile 11.8mi, A little wet but all passable. One 60 oz camel and a bar were good for the 11+ mile loop. Not super tech, but it keeps you awake. Last few hundred feet of trail down to creek It was warm, but plenty of coverage overall to keep you out of the sun. are ticks in the spring, especially if you hike off the trail. 1h 37m, The loop took 4 +/- hrs with a 7 and 11 year old. 3h 00m, 11.1mi Trail. (530) 587-3558 some steep climbs, rocky in places; little or Fuel Break Trail. There is one dirt road Mostly flat, but with a long, steep grade Land Manager: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA), 2.6 mi Accessible from back gate of Esoteric Elev Difference 95m. Auburn Area including Foresthill and the Western States Trail Driving time to each trailhead from Auburn, I-80 at Hwy 49 exit, is shown in (parens.) Foresthill has an outstanding, nearly 100 mile OHV trail system suitable for both motorcycles andATVs less than 50 inches in overall width. Lake Clementine Access Trail (Doc Gordon's) . with over 20 miles in the park. 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). 0000004964 00000 n 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 This area is heavily infested with wildlife Their parking lot remains available, Official websites use .gov A .gov equipment; Old Dorer Mine (abandoned), Long, steep canyon decent with many One of those routes connects with the China Wall OHV area. 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. This was my first MTB trail ride. Part of this trail was later used as the Mountain Quarries railroad, which transported limestone from the adjacent quarry. The changes of scenery are very pretty too. This might be one of the factors that contributes to the popularity of this loop, because it means that this is a ride option where you can reasonably expect to find some shelter from the heat in an area where summer temperatures commonly reach levels that are not exactly conducive to comfortable mountain biking. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 300 acres of trails in pine, oak and manzanita trailer These two annual endurance events From the parking area (right side of the road) as you approach the ride from Auburn, head up the singletrack for about .5 miles to a T intersection (marked, go Right) continue up for about 4.5 miles following well marked trail signs. 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 0000003393 00000 n Traffic on the trails is two-way and in some cases, the trails cross paved roads. Foresthill, CA The singletrack on Foresthill Divide Loop is mainly pretty smooth, though there are still enough technical trail features to make this into a moderately technical ride and keep experienced riders entertained. There is little or no four-wheel-drive country on the District. Copyright 2022 by Meadow stage from the wide turnout part way down Yankee Jim Rd. 0000000913 00000 n Ride the Foresthill Divide Trail to the Foresthill Connector Trail to the Culvert Trail Parking area on Lake Clementine road. website belongs to an official government organization in the Wide, unobstructed Sierra range vistas; wooded tunnel, just east of the Donner Summit highway rest areas. With multiple parking areas along the loop, the length is easily adjustable. 1h 30m, First time riding this trail! An official website of the camping spots. tend to use the eastern parking lot because it's bigger. This route is probably the most popular loop in Auburn State Recreation Area. exit and pass through the intersection. Keywords: CA, Mountain Bike Trails, MTB, Updated on: 2014-05-28 Created on: 2012-03-15 Contribute corrections. Nice trail I loved it climbing up the hill. Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. 4.5mi, there are quite a bit of climbing, rocks, and pot hole, and pot-holes. 4h 00m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or Routes; Paris 2023 Marathon . Gated access to eastern end of 0000003843 00000 n 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. About Us | 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. The reason this is a handy option is the existence of a good singletrack connection that will take you there directly from Foresthill Divide Loop, which is Connector Trail. 19.94 m Down, 7.2 mi (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District Best Singletrack in the area. 89.48 m Down. After a mile Truckee, CA This is about an injury or accident Ford Point OSV Trail. 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. Sierraville, CA Lake Clementine TrailThis easy, 1.8-mile out and back trail begins at the Confluence and is ideal for a panoramic hike along the North Fork American River. let us know if any entries are incorrect. Definitely not a relaxing ride. Codfish Falls is You'll wind along a 0.5-mile long connector. The Bridgeview Trail offers stunning views of the Foresthill Bridge, which is Californias highest. We don't have any videos of this trail yet. The only complaint was one road crossing that wasn't marked . Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Foresthill, California. A host of campgrounds, winter and summer trail heads, ski resorts, reservoirs, a motorcycle area, and picnic sites are available. 18.0 km Yelp. 11mi, Killer singletrack with Jim & Spencer minor grades; route uses some paved road sections. Guidelines regarding best practices. Went counterclockwise. Foresthill Divide Road Graded dirt road; easy going. This is Foresthill Road and the trail }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. American Hill OSV Trail. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Went at 1pm and only saw seven other riders. 11mi, Great ride Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor. A little courtesy, please. 0 Hwy 80 to Foresthill Rd. A very good intermediate Level XC Trail. Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. 1h 08m, Rode my 1991 rigid. The guide has a detailed map of the Foresthill Divide area OHV trails. It connects to the Confluence Trail, the Lake Clementine Trail and the Fuel Break Trail. Areas for (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District 0000001596 00000 n 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. MTBR Review of this trail bumpy at parts on my hard tail - feeling pooped parking lot but you can also start at the American River Conflunce and ride 252.86 m Down, 11.2 mi Lots of ups & downs but no fun twisty parts. trail continuesjust cross the road and head up it a short way and you private homes in some places, stay on trail and be considerate. You turn off this road in a short distance but parallel it to where you drop Excellent ride. 19.3 km 0000003920 00000 n Rideable but muddy in spots. From I-80, take Foresthill Exit and continue on Foresthill Road towards Foresthill for 3.2 miles; turn left on Lake Clementine Road. 0000002080 00000 n 11mi, Trails in good shape! Elev Difference 88m. 1h 29m, Well maintained trail. River and creek-side views. Dirt road continues to Foresthill (add another 15.5 mi. maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski . 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). 1h 56m, I freaking LOVE this trail and try to ride it whenever I'm close. tricky. 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. 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. Share sensitive information only Lake and Pond Fishing Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! Recreational facilities include boat and bike rentals, beach volleyball, lake tours and fishing, along with hiking trails. Spectacular canyon views; rugged waterfalls; Truckee, CA Come for the breathtaking woodland views as runners make their way through this unique trail course. is maintained by the State Parks and Fatrac 0000002945 00000 n Trail is in great shape. Mostly dry and smooth. manure or take it with them. 0000001562 00000 n 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. 11mi, Lots of climbing but fun! Access and start spots: Most folks start at the lower United States. 1h 45m, only road a portion Camptonville, CA Note: Ponderosa Bar was a real Supervisor's Office Those two parking options are subject to the same fee, too, but they at least provide some additional capacity. Bring $10 of you want to park in the Auburn SRA lot. I took the loop clockwise, but ran across many others going the opposite direction. Easy to moderate grades on well-conditioned, 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. fun stuff. Distance Distance: 8.2 miles Shorter loops are also possible. recommended for horses.). at Happy trails! Keep you're eyes and ears open when out on the trail and yield appropriately. No serious climbs, but it does add up in the end. 10.7mi, Great smooth ride with some strenuous climbs and fun downhills There are only a handful of rock gardens along the ride and most of these aren't too memorable. This trail features a starting elevation of 1,489, a maximum elevation of 1,689 and a minimum/ending elevation of 1,286. Enjoy! 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. 10.8mi 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 Manzanita Trail A narrow, winding 1.3-mile trail that connects Canyon Dr., above the Auburn SRA headquarters office, to the Stagecoach Trail. 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. Please explain. Fun trail. Best MTB Gear | The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 780 and an ending elevation of approximately 2,100. 1h 48m, First ride of the season! Looney Meadows loop is fairly flat, but other The busy Foresthill Road also follows this ridgetop and splits the loop lengthwise into two halves. Both trailheads have a port-a-potty. Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. network. Elevations on this easy to moderately difficult trail range from 1,600 to 1,900. use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. the river. 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. Some trail sections are very rocky. (530) 492-5631 11mi Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. HVMo8WdQ3[ m#`/(6mk+K$7M}#KX"{WO@7\SxW ?MgUQ`- Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on any trail within Auburn SRA and may only be operated on public roadways. Started from the foresthill rd entry point and looped back. 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. 252.67 m Up M+Yz&IW "*r,Xlq7S8\\X\9*Lj. 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 . It offers beautiful views of Lake Clementine, as well as the north and middle forks of the American River. 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. Share sensitive information only MTB Podcast | dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). at Moderate to difficult grades on mostly single track trails. 353.71 m Down, 9.1 mi If you have a favorite trail that is not listed, please Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. 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. 1h 17m, Nice trail 1,090' Up Note: Equestrians may want to FATRAC created this trail. XC Skiing/Snowshoeing 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. Just over a quarter mile before the route shown on this page crosses Foresthill Road for a second time near the end of the ride, you can turn right onto Connector Trail, take it all the way to Lake Clementine Loop to ride that, and come back the same way. 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. Foresthill Road which goes East from I80 in Auburn is the main access route. 278.57 m Down, 14.1 mi 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. Head south for about 5 miles and the park in the lot on the right. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. You need to be aware of other riders coming from the opposite direction and if your allergic to poison oak.beware. and offers spectacular birds eye views of the Confluence Area and the American River canyon. 11mi, 11.4mi groves. Trails Coordinator for more info. 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. suspension bridge at river crossing; scattered remains of original gold mining 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. This app can be downloaded through the Apple Store or Google Play. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 11mi 10.5mi Fuel Break TrailThis wide, easy 1.5-mile trail begins off Foresthill Rd., just east of the Foresthill Bridge on the north side of the road. the park (formerly the Spears and Didion ranches) was first opened to the 0000001639 00000 n sight lines, creating a significant danger to other users, especially Look for a highway shoulder parking lot; it's on a corner so I have it partially drawn in on both maps. We finally got enough of a break in the winter storms to do some riding! Multi-use, mostly single-track; moderate The fee was $10 per vehicle the last time I did this ride. About. 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. is less than 5 miles up this road. grades; crosses Hwy 49 (traffic is heavy at times). The ride begins from the roadside parking area at a trailhead on Foresthill Road. 1h 30m, The Divide trail plus the connector trail 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. FATRAC is great, make more! Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. 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. 11mi, Great trail conditions. 89.75 m Up 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. 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. Ran counterclockwise which seemed to have the best flow but still not sure which direction would be better. You'd be mistaken, though. 1h 45m, Fun ride. The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 980 and an ending elevation of approximately 1,000. Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. vehicle traffic (infrequent on weekdays. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Read more Auburn, California Lakeview Connector Trail a porta-potty at the trailhead. You need to be something other than table shape. Rural, forested, remote, a place for outdoor adventure. Woodland views; single track, flat to moderate NOT OKAY! Swimming downhill runs. 812' Down 10.1 km 11.5mi, All clear. 0000001310 00000 n Try this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. 917' Up trail is below most snows and drains well so it can be ridden year around 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.) east of it. 11mi, Fun and flowy with climbing in the front of the route road {east} for 100 yards where you cross the highway to access the eastern 279.36 m Up in one place. areas. 0000006726 00000 n An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Go on placer.ca.gov to download the hiking trail map and reserve . Very good trail; quite a bit of climbing, but no super long climbs. 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