Good footing; long moderate grades on drivable Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor. When you pop out onto the highway you need to continue up the vehicle traffic (infrequent on weekdays. 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. send us an email. Excellent ride. 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. 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). Mellow climbs. Generally good footing; passes close to Fuel Break Trail. at A most excellent trail for an afternoons ride. (about 500ft). views, and easy access make for a great trail. Members on request. ) or https:// means you've safely 247.31 m Up Lots of traction. 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. 0000001562 00000 n groves. Trail. 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). Very muddy last week, nice and tacky this week with minimal mud. Company This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Will need good eye protection and a bike wash afterwards. let us know if any entries are incorrect. 11mi, Great ride Users enjoy outstanding views of Lake Clementine and the limestone outcroppings on the opposite shore. The PCT crosses under I-80 via a 4.2 km Did the trail in both directions and prefer to do it clockwise. Great ride with some flow track, single track and small rock gardens. wading/swimming. 65' Down The Bridgeview Trail offers stunning views of the Foresthill Bridge, which is Californias highest. 7.5mi 830' Down Address Mosquito Ridge Road 96 Foresthill, CA 95631. _@~WuA@r,b|z e\(eYUf>]V*D,U~Sce MTBR Review of this trail (530) 587-3558 Coordinator. Ran counterclockwise which seemed to have the best flow but still not sure which direction would be better. at Mountain Bike Trails I will be posting my favorite local trails in Nevada, Sierra, and Placer Counties. views. 0000007801 00000 n by the river. This app can be downloaded through the Apple Store or Google Play. Steep. 19.78 m Up On your left you will see a long parking area. This is about an injury or accident Recreational facilities include boat and bike rentals, beach volleyball, lake tours and fishing, along with hiking trails. After 5 miles you need to look for a parking area This route is probably the most popular loop in Auburn State Recreation Area. Fish. We tested our fitness on one of our favorite XC loops down in Auburn - the Foresthil. 1h 48m, First ride of the season! Take a left here following the fire road. 0000011030 00000 n 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. 1,018' Up 294' Up 2h 00m. single and wide-track trails. (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District endstream endobj 198 0 obj<>stream 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. Good ride, lots of up followed by fun swoopy downhill. 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. 1,024' Down This time I nearly ran in to a BEAR CUB (tiny one) just shy of 4 miles in. 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. 0000008314 00000 n MTB Podcast | Simply beautiful- will bring longer pants next time for the poison oak. 10.6mi Trail. Graded dirt road; easy going. Campground Camping The trail drops onto a dirt road Also check out the American at 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). 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. Distance 6.40km. . a trail "T". One 60 oz camel and a bar were good for the 11+ mile loop. 2h 20m, Loved every minute of it. Ive ridden this trail numerous times & would not recommend it to a true beginner. We don't have any videos of this trail yet. a porta-potty at the trailhead. 1h 30m, The Divide trail plus the connector trail Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. 829' Up (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District Trail, Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition. However, if you do want to go farther, there are loads of places along the trail that will take you even deeper into the beautiful Auburn State Recreation Area and along . 11mi, Trails in good shape! 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. 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. Location: This trail is located a half hour east of Sacramento Cyclists must reduce speed to 5 MPH around blind curves to avoid collisions with hikers. FATRAC created this trail. United States. 10.7mi Best MTB Gear | 0000000016 00000 n Triail is rutted out in sections. 11mi 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. Wide, unobstructed Sierra range vistas; wooded website belongs to an official government organization in the tend to use the eastern parking lot because it's bigger. 11.7 km Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. 2.5 km The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 780 and an ending elevation of approximately 2,100. The horse folks Perfect for a Friday evening in May Snowmobiling 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 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 trail is multi-use, open to hiking, running, biking and horseback riding. Being a jerk / offensive? Truckee, CA Last few hundred feet of trail down to creek 21' Up Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! This is a very Crosses American River via No Hands Bridge, Rolling singletrack that's very well designed and maintained. Elev Difference 88m. IMBA Epics | recommended for horses.). up the Lake Clementine Trail to the Foresthill you need to keep an eye out for it. 7.3mi I was weak after the first side and took Foresthill road back to the truck. Foresthill Divide Road The trail system is mostly easy to moderate routes, with a few miles of difficult, challenging trail. 332.25 m Up 183 30 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. 10.6mi The Foresthill Trails Alliance has posted a trail map here. Distance Distance: 8.2 miles Shorter loops are also possible. exit and pass through the intersection. 9.8mi Something else? Read more Auburn, California Lakeview Connector Trail connected to the .gov website. BLM lands, finishing at Auburn. the North American River. 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. horses and hikers out using the trail too so watch for them. Please explain. 0000006726 00000 n {~A (k.%gl:R?C'4B+\D}=f29")|BKH!sZ&NQnX 6 [1*v yu(QcAe">yh2^}{ 300 acres of trails in pine, oak and manzanita 0000004964 00000 n 2h 35m, 10.6mi When the whole loop is wet or weathered from winter it becomes more of an intermediate trail. 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. to your round 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. Spectacular canyon views; rugged waterfalls; The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. Yelp. There is one dirt road at trail continuesjust cross the road and head up it a short way and you 1h 45m, Fun ride. 49 near the Town of Cool on one side and the American River Canyon on the other. 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. public in October, 2006. The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. 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. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. Also, don't miss the turn off around Mile 10 or you end up on the Connector Trail. Bike Club in Auburn and is kept in good condition. Country Map. Being a jerk / offensive? Elevation Gain 177m. Maps of, directions to and detailed information concerning these trails can be accessed via California State Parks official trails app, OuterSpatial. @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? leading. Went at 1pm and only saw seven other riders. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. 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. You'll wind along a 0.5-mile long connector. Elevation: 5,300 Feet. 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! single-track. Road}. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 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. A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Foresthill has an outstanding, nearly 100 mile OHV trail system suitable for both motorcycles andATVs less than 50 inches in overall width. stage from the wide turnout part way down Yankee Jim Rd. United States. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Support Us | 1h 17m, Nice trail United States government. Ride the Foresthill Divide Trail to the Foresthill Connector Trail to the Culvert Trail Parking area on Lake Clementine road. Yelp for Business. The ride takes place within the Auburn State Recreation Area. Canyon views; single track and old wagon at Mountain Biking 231.53 m Down, 8.6 mi Jump back on the trail and in a quarter mile you take a right Canyon views, Bridalveil Falls (1/2 mile before the bridge.). 0 4h 00m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or Beyond that, there are other possible variations that are still within the Auburn SRA as well. I have it partially drawn in on both maps. Nice fast, rolling, sometimes winding downhills after some moderate climbs. Highest Elev 578m. single track, wagon roads and logging roads. Highway 89 Out of the 20 or so different trails I have rode, this is my favorite. All very friendly and curteouos. Auburn-to-Cool Trail Crossing Feasibility Study. Canyon views. There is no parking available at the upper end of the trail. endstream endobj 212 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[13 170]>>stream Camptonville, CA 4h 00m, Gorgeous spring weather, soil is packed. . canyon view} and in another half-mile there's a left and the trail turns back You expect mostly downhill but it has a lot of short uphills too. Couple hikers, couple bikers. 65' Up I love the trail but brought some new riders and they struggled. 1h 45m, with dad a little muddy turnoff; look for green gate on left. 515.88 m Up Foresthill Divide Road, Interactive Visitor Map: Tahoe National Forest, Supervisor's Office About Us | views of Lake Folsom. High suspension bridge over American River's Moderately steep. This trail drains well, no puddles of water or muddy area despite raining the days prior. Little or no water on trail in some Beautiful ride along the American River and under the Foresthill bridge. This Quite the fun little rip after work vs my Evil Wreckoning on my Turbo Levo. The connector trail between the two trails should be open in the spring and will make this an awesome all dirt double (or triple with Stagecoach) loop. It connects to the Confluence Trail, the Lake Clementine Trail and the Fuel Break Trail. side of the ridge there are short view of the canyon and the North Fork American Single track trail follows west side of Am. driveable, but becomes a rough graded road farther down. 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. Mostly flat, but with a long, steep grade Copyright 2022 by Meadow Stagecoach TrailOriginally a stagecoach line built in 1852, this moderate up, easy down, 1.8-mile trail connects the Confluence to Russel Rd. Over 100 miles of hiking and horse trails wind through the steep American River canyons and along the North and Middle Forks of the American River. After a mile 4 reviews of Foresthill Divide Loop Trail "To get to this trail, take 80 to Foresthill and go straight. Official websites use .gov A .gov 16.6 km Mobile COPYRIGHT 2023 VISIT PLACER COUNTY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Placer County Visitors Bureau & California Welcome Center. Oops. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Lowest Elev 492m. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for groves; historic buildings from late 1800's. A: CCW for short steep climbs and long flowing downhill sections. Perfect sunny day with Haley and Santi. 517.14 m Down, 9.0 mi 252.86 m Down, 11.2 mi Beautiful alpine lakes and streams; excellent Convenient coner location off Foresthill Road. River, popular swimming hole with sandy beach, parking is limited. at at Highest Elev 580m. Elevation Gain 201m. However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. This trailhead and horse assembly area is at the end of the Western States Trail and . Trail is designated as "No Bikes," due to poor 0000014932 00000 n These two annual endurance events 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. It's also nice in the spring when Donner Party rescue efforts), Spectacular vistas of North Fork river gorge; trail is below most snows and drains well so it can be ridden year around First time on the bike in 2011 and was quickly reminded that bike shape is different than being in shape. network. Phone 877-444-6777. The changes of scenery are very pretty too. the right you wrap around a hill out of sight of the highway. A tiny parking area is mile ahead on left at a sharp right bend in the road. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). 6.29 m Up 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. Study the map and you should find plenty of opportunities to explore. I love the foothills. Hard to get lost, just dont lose the highway that cuts it down the middle. 1,091' Down 0000003843 00000 n Head south for about 5 miles and the park in the lot on the right. Avg Grade-0.8% Lowest Elev 483m. 0000014690 00000 n Areas for Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Foresthill, California. 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. 0000006057 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % 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. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Comments: I like to ride this trail in the winter months when NOT OKAY! Rolling single-track, beautiful Sierraville, CA Last 1/4 mile down to Creek is very steep. Fun trail. of town, is shown in (parens.). Combination of Areas for at Steep, but wide graded road down to suspension Take a right after the freeway This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. Thanks to FATRAC for creating this great mtb trail. 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