Hours Reserve online or call. Take it on a day with moderate weather or start early as it can get hot on a few of the exposed hills. This was my first trail. 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. Foresthill Divide's Loop Connecter Trail: This is a new trail that connects at the top of the pavement section of the Lake Clementine Trail where you cut over to the Culvert Trail. Vault Toilets. 11mi, with Russ The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 980 and an ending elevation of approximately 1,000. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for at Keep to the left past the picnic table as you climb the single-track trail. 247.45 m Down, 3.2 mi Sierraville, CA 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. Multi-use, mostly single-track; moderate 1st time on the trail - I'd give it high marks for the challenging terrain. 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. 6.2mi, Great loop with lots of flowy sections. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock 1h 08m, Rode my 1991 rigid. I have rode counter-clockwise more than clockwise, but I think clockwise has even better flow. 0000014690 00000 n 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. Read more Auburn, California Lakeview Connector Trail This area is heavily infested with wildlife Went at 1pm and only saw seven other riders. The trailhead is located on Hwy. Recreational facilities include boat and bike rentals, beach volleyball, lake tours and fishing, along with hiking trails. 11.3mi, Started ride at 7 am About Our Maps Business Mobile Subscription Student Discount More. Share sensitive information only is less than 5 miles up this road. 1,697' Down On your left you will see a long parking area. We tested our fitness on one of our favorite XC loops down in Auburn - the Foresthil. The trail system is mostly easy to moderate routes, with a few miles of difficult, challenging trail. 11mi Elevation Gain 201m. 2h 06m, Perfect day for riding. The major trailheads are as follows: Pleasant Avenue in Auburn City. There is no flat track or motocross arena. due to unsuitable footing or unsafe clearances in wooded sections. Watch for poison oak. Something else? FATRAC created this trail. 16.6 km at 917' Up This is about an injury or accident 1,024' Down (Note: beware that google maps will send you to another part of Chicken Hawk Rd, far away from the actual staging area). fun stuff. 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. Beyond that, there are other possible variations that are still within the Auburn SRA as well. moderate grades; single-track, rocky in Avg Grade-0.8% Lowest Elev 483m. Please explain. Good ride, lots of up followed by fun swoopy downhill. downhill runs. This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. Couple hikers, couple bikers. trails. 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. 1,693' Up For more information on e-bikes in California State Parks, visit parks.ca.gov/e-bikes. There is no parking available at the upper end of the trail. 2h 00m, 11.2mi 21' Up grades, except where trail climbs over Sugarpine Mtn. Combination of Sierraville Ranger District Graded roads, old wagon roads and single Trail: A rolling single-track with 1600 ft of climb in a 11.3-mile Nice people. 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. I've riden this trail around 10 times and i'm still loving it. Yuba River Ranger District 4 reviews of Foresthill Divide Loop Trail "To get to this trail, take 80 to Foresthill and go straight. River and continue uphill. beautiful in springtime, but can dry up in the summer. 231.53 m Down, 8.6 mi There the highway here and you need to head up the road {east} 100 ft to where the 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. Official websites use .gov A .gov Note: Ponderosa Bar was a real 92h 00m, fun! Flood Road TrailA single-track, 0.3-mile connector trail that links to Mossy Rock Trail, Stagecoach Trail and Upper Stagecoach Trail. Jump back on the trail and in a quarter mile you take a right 49, mile south of Auburn, behind Murphys Gate. First time on the bike in 2011 and was quickly reminded that bike shape is different than being in shape. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for into the Drivers Flat parking area. connected to the .gov website. Best one near the end of the trail. Foresthill, CA 95631 ( School attendance zone shown in map) Rating : 5/ 10 Bottom 50% Tel: (530) 367-3782 www.fusd.org SAVE SCHOOL Foresthill Divide serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-8. Canyon views; pine forest and manzanita Mountain Biking MTB Podcast | It's also nice in the spring when Rolling singletrack that's very well designed and maintained. Beautiful ride through lush wooded ravines and Trail is designated as "No Horses" Foresthill Divide Road 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. {Can be hard to see if there is a lot of trucks in the FATRAC is great, make more! Singletracks Merch | Comments: I like to ride this trail in the winter months when Lots of ups & downs but no fun twisty parts. Canyon views. road has numerous Mt Bike trails, Single track dirt trails, some very steep Beautiful ride along the American River and under the Foresthill bridge. 183 0 obj<> endobj The trail is clearly marked, and begins with a picnic area and porta . At about the 3.2-mile you cross a dirt road and then a wooden Stagecoach TrailOriginally a stagecoach line built in 1852, this moderate up, easy down, 1.8-mile trail connects the Confluence to Russel Rd. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. I love the foothills. This is a very Elevation Gain 177m. The parking at the starting point was very crowdedI got the last spot at around noon. Manzanita Trail A narrow, winding 1.3-mile trail that connects Canyon Dr., above the Auburn SRA headquarters office, to the Stagecoach Trail. 11mi, Lots of climbing but fun! Contact our 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. Head down this trail for nice gradual downhill singletrack in a heavily canopied area. The guide has a detailed map of the Foresthill Divide area OHV trails. 1h 40m, A little wet in sections. 22.6 km A map showing the trails is available from the park office. is maintained by the State Parks and Fatrac owner's prohibition. Highest Elev 580m. 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. There is a porta-potty here as well as a picnic table. The fee was $10 per vehicle the last time I did this ride. 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. 11mi The Bridgeview Trail offers stunning views of the Foresthill Bridge, which is Californias highest. 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. 11mi The trail starts at Grizzly Bear House parking area along Forest Hill Drive. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail CCW [west side] Run Segment Foresthill, California Distance 6.54km. 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. 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. 1h 30m, Lots of climbing, but the downhills are worth it. Nice trail I loved it use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. (about 500ft). This is where the road drops down to Ruck-A-Chucky. After a mile natural meadows; Canyon views; adjoins the Auburn Lake Trails trail Note: Trails on the Esoteric Campground is also close in proximity to Granite Chief Wilderness which has many trail systems running through its pristine nature and natural beauty. It connects to the Confluence Trail, the Lake Clementine Trail and the Fuel Break Trail. the right you wrap around a hill out of sight of the highway. groves. Started from the foresthill rd entry point and looped back. We got lost couldnt find the loop so ended up turning backwards n 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. 0000001695 00000 n The road crosses Foresthill bridge, which, according to the posted sign, is the tallest bridge in California. 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. TNF Fuelwood Hotline trailer {Picture} 0000001596 00000 n Generally good footing; passes close to 2.5 km Very good flow either way you ride. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. Steep, but wide graded road down to campground United States. (530) 492-5631 %%EOF 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). Mostly single-track; moderate to steep Truckee, CA 12h 36m, fallen tree got removed but now theres another one near the end but someone already made a trail around it. I would suggest that beginners only ride the Clementine side of the loop (it's more of a hammer). North Fork at confluence with Shirttail Creek, a Mecca for bungee jumpers and See my webpage for maps and gps tracks. {it gets awful hot in the summer months though}. Most trails are designated only for motorcycles. Rolling single-track, beautiful There are threeStaging Areas to access the trail system. wildflowers profuse in Springtime. At the second crossing of Foresthill Rd go 25 yards up the road and you will see the trail continue. HI,CI.27%{1S Fg0\%Hj_QJkcQUjw$k_!+Q.p#4HW[e bb '>\CDuM"uJR"5dqq-|$ Qr_^P#c9dDPGTE:9)HGKCfLp['_,"HC8AZLIc3Nd Sierraville, CA Fish. }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. the trails information presented, but can make no claims to such. 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. xref Come for the breathtaking woodland views as runners make their way through this unique trail course. 1h 45m, Fun ride. 2h 00m. Truckee, CA wading/swimming. 0000002080 00000 n This Moderate to difficult grades on mostly single track trails. 3mi 353.71 m Down, 9.1 mi Foresthill, CA Yuba River Ranger District 0000003357 00000 n Mobile Assassin's Trail. equipment; Old Dorer Mine (abandoned), Long, steep canyon decent with many 14.5 km Passed by only 1 hiker. horses and hikers out using the trail too so watch for them. Looney Meadows loop is fairly flat, but other ]7yRGXd-^vT2n@O0j8nG An official website of the 0000007801 00000 n single track, wagon roads and logging roads. 10.7mi Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! 252.86 m Down, 11.2 mi China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228. Trail is in great shape. The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the towering Sierra Buttes and heads north to Graeagle. An official website of the Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. and enjoy views; downhill direction not recommended for horses unless 3h 00m, 16mi 517.14 m Down, 9.0 mi 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. Very muddy last week, nice and tacky this week with minimal mud. 914' Down 1,159' Up good footing; single track and graded logging at There is parking for 20 cars or so and Convenient coner location off Foresthill Road. 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. This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. with some great views of the Middle Fork American River canyon. 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. 234.94 m Up 12.4mi Super fun downhill section with small banks. 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. at Yelp for Business. exit and pass through the intersection. 771' Up Spam? The trail ends at the paved Lake Clementine Rd., and connects with the Culvert Trail and the Lakeview Connector Trail. leading. Will need good eye protection and a bike wash afterwards. Beautiful ride through lush wooded areas, Truckee Ranger District ) or https:// means you've safely up the Lake Clementine Trail to the Foresthill Distance 6.40km. An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. 2h 10m, Woof A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. Add 1 mile from Trailhead West. 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. Technical terrain with no alternate lines. 812' Down Elevations average approximately 700 along the length of the trail. you join a dirt road {you can take the dirt road on the right for a better From I-80, take Foresthill Exit and continue on Foresthill Road towards Foresthill for 3.2 miles; turn left on Lake Clementine Road. I took the loop clockwise, but ran across many others going the opposite direction. 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 ), Proceed about 1/4 mile past Sorefinger Road 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. 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. Day Hiking 12mi, Great ride. About Our Maps; Explore. Deadwood . 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. Hard to get lost, just dont lose the highway that cuts it down the middle. 294' Down 0000009307 00000 n 89.75 m Up Vista Trails Association. The north Side of Foresthill Rd. and offers spectacular birds eye views of the Confluence Area and the American River canyon. Stay on the main trail and in a half mile you come to switchbacks; trail narrow in places with steep, 200-ft. dropoffs to river, Gorgeous mountain vistas and 4.2 km You need to be something other than table shape. On the other side of Donner Party rescue efforts), Spectacular vistas of North Fork river gorge; Incline on the climbs are moderate. the river. 515.88 m Up east of it. Guidelines regarding best practices. Sierraville Ranger District 2Jv`%7#b>mXyX.L=7 ?L=)Fv2v,doa|Qrkd%%. grades; crosses Hwy 49 (traffic is heavy at times). Great trail with plenty of starting locations. Bike Club in Auburn and is kept in good condition. Mostly flat, but with a long, steep grade Trail, Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition. areas, Skillman Reservoir area; pine and oak From there follow signs for the loop. Epic Endurance Events is excited to bring you the Foresthill Divide Loop 30K. 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. Mellow trail, not tech at all. Follow this road left for mile toward the river for a breathtaking view of the North Fork Dam. 2h 11m, did the loop with lindsay. 752' Up trails have long climbs and decents. During winter, China Wall is a good place for snowmobile staging. spectacular views of Sierras, some steep climbs, some smooth granite There Mountain Bike Deals, Copyright 2023 Blue Spruce Ventures LLC | 0000012020 00000 n 4h 00m, Gorgeous spring weather, soil is packed. Its a good trail so enjoy, The An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. A little courtesy, please. However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. There are only a handful of rock gardens along the ride and most of these aren't too memorable. Distance Distance: 8.2 miles Shorter loops are also possible. 10mi, Challenging but not annoying. 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. The few views that you get from the core loop are only of the surrounding hilltops. 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. 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 . Address Mosquito Ridge Road 96 Foresthill, CA 95631. M+Yz&IW "*r,Xlq7S8\\X\9*Lj. trail continuesjust cross the road and head up it a short way and you Steep, but wide graded road down to suspension NOT OKAY! Foresthill Divide Road, Interactive Visitor Map: Tahoe National Forest, Supervisor's Office If you have a favorite trail that is not listed, please It passes through rolling oak woodlands and includes canyon descents, climbs and water crossings. The trail is still open on both sides, but the bridge is impassable. Study the map and you should find plenty of opportunities to explore. minor grades; route uses some paved road sections. PG&E Road TrailThis moderate-up, easy-down, 1.3-mile trail offers spectacular views of the Middle Fork American River, as well as present and past limestone quarrying operations. Trail. Ride - 4/25/11 - Rain in the morning made the counter-clockwise loop more difficult. This is a wintering ground for deer and other critters. Definitely won't be the last! Perfect sunny day with Haley and Santi. Out of the 20 or so different trails I have rode, this is my favorite. 278.57 m Down, 14.1 mi Riding shape and mental shape is important cause it is a long trail, 10plus miles. OHVs are required to have current proof ofregistration, as well as a USFS approved spark arrestor year round. Horse Riding Those two parking options are subject to the same fee, too, but they at least provide some additional capacity. The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. These two annual endurance events Of course there are Head south for about 5 miles and the park in the lot on the right. Great trail! Thankfully, a very good option for that readily presents itself. Areas for let us know if any entries are incorrect. A: CCW for short steep climbs and long flowing downhill sections. 13.8 km Trailhead is on Lake Clementine Road. 1h 40m, 11mi Trail is designated as "No Bikes," due to poor Auburn-to-Cool Trail Crossing Feasibility Study. 13.2mi Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. We had to wait for someone to come along and tell us where the trail was on the other side of a busy road . Little or no water on trail in some Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for It offers beautiful views of Lake Clementine, as well as the north and middle forks of the American River. But well worth it for my first time. 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. This system is trail riding out in the woods. My favorite trail. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for a trail "T". In the end, though, the physical difficulty of the ride is fairly low. Take a left here following the fire road. 11mi, Great ride Best Bike Trails | One of those routes connects with the China Wall OHV area. Last 1/4 mile down to Creek is very steep. equestrians. LockA locked padlock 2,322 Attempts By 923 People. areas. the park (formerly the Spears and Didion ranches) was first opened to the Foresthill, CA Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and 2h 30m, So far so good definitely a good trail to master your uphill. Never super technical, never super sketchy, just a fun, flowy and god trail. 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. parking lot so look for the singletrack.} Traffic on the trails is two-way and in some cases, the trails cross paved roads. 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. kayakers. On the way you will cross the bridge over Nice intermediate. the North American River. A map showing the trails is available from the park office. I like taking a right here and doing a counter clockwise loop. 0000010251 00000 n 11mi, Great ride The ride takes place within the Auburn State Recreation Area. website belongs to an official government organization in the LockA locked padlock 310.14 m Up (530) 362-8259 Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 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 . Passes through wilderness areas and {6r2"(y|xj``@hO(0 rz at Ran counterclockwise which seemed to have the best flow but still not sure which direction would be better. 7.3mi bridge over North Fork of American River. TNF Fuelwood Hotline off highway 80 near the foothill town of Auburn {See the Gold Not a beginner trail. 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