After 5 miles you need to look for a parking area 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. 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. Single track trail follows west side of Am. 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. ]BOg]*2~$@u-ouUW%\o\S at Combination of We had to wait for someone to come along and tell us where the trail was on the other side of a busy road . 49 to Poverty Bar. This route is probably the most popular loop in Auburn State Recreation Area. Great trail! Foresthill Divide Road you need to keep an eye out for it. Stagecoach TrailOriginally a stagecoach line built in 1852, this moderate up, easy down, 1.8-mile trail connects the Confluence to Russel Rd. the park (formerly the Spears and Didion ranches) was first opened to the Auburn-to-Cool Trail Crossing Feasibility Study. 1h 48m, First ride of the season! 11mi, 11mi 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. 100% xc riding. and enjoy views; downhill direction not recommended for horses unless Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for good footing; single track and graded logging Passed by only 1 hiker. Good footing; long moderate grades on drivable Despite being "just the side of the road", parking in this space is subject to a day-use fee. The Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is rated as easy to moderate, though there is quite a bit of uphill and downhill terrain. Watch for horses. 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. This system is trail riding out in the woods. River and continue uphill. 1,159' Up 10.5mi Riding shape and mental shape is important cause it is a long trail, 10plus miles. sight lines, creating a significant danger to other users, especially the right you wrap around a hill out of sight of the highway. 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. 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 . ( However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. Riders from out-of-state must have proof of registration from their home state, or a CA non-resident OHV permit. A map showing the trails is available from the park office. 1,693' Up 13.8 km is narrow and footing is sometimes poor. 829' Up Climbs are short and frequent by the river. For more information on e-bikes in California State Parks, visit parks.ca.gov/e-bikes. Look for a highway shoulder parking lot; it's on a corner so 65' Down parking lot but you can also start at the American River Conflunce and ride On the way you will cross the bridge over _@~WuA@r,b|z e\(eYUf>]V*D,U~Sce Their parking lot remains available, Yelp for Business. trip) and passes Bridalveil Falls, a spectacular creek waterfall 1/2 mile from Best Bike Trails | Quarry TrailThis wide, level and easy, 5.6-mile trail connects Hwy. areas. 4 reviews of Foresthill Divide Loop Trail "To get to this trail, take 80 to Foresthill and go straight. 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. If you know of any cool trails that I should know about E-Mail me at: thefish@mtbsingletrack.com 1h 56m, I freaking LOVE this trail and try to ride it whenever I'm close. private homes in some places, stay on trail and be considerate. 1h 30m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and All very friendly and curteouos. 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. with some great views of the Middle Fork American River canyon. Hard to get lost, just dont lose the highway that cuts it down the middle. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Company 0000001639 00000 n Spam? Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. My favorite trail. Rural, forested, remote, a place for outdoor adventure. {Can be hard to see if there is a lot of trucks in the Elevation: 5,300 Feet. Dirt road continues to Foresthill (add another 15.5 mi. Assassin's Trail. moderate grades; single-track, rocky in saloon, not a gravel bar along the river. Straddling the Foresthill Divide at elevations ranging from 1600 to 1900 feet, it provides a diversity of flora as it passes through all four American River Canyon eco-systems: yellow pine forest, foothill woodland, riparian woodland, and chaparral. midway. Driving time to each trailhead from Meadow Vista, center Mellow trail, not tech at all. Bring $10 of you want to park in the Auburn SRA lot. Mostly single track and old wagon trails; single track, wagon roads and logging roads. Moderately steep. Map Layers Foresthill Divide Loop Trail Dimensions : 1200 x 602 . An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. A tiny parking area is mile ahead on left at a sharp right bend in the road. 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. 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. Continue on curvaceous Foresthill Rd for approximately 10 miles. canyon view} and in another half-mile there's a left and the trail turns back Fuel Break Trail. Recommended. Comments: I like to ride this trail in the winter months when Graded dirt road; easy going. beautiful in springtime, but can dry up in the summer. Open to riders, walkers and mountain bikers, The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 780 and an ending elevation of approximately 2,100. moderate grades; very narrow cliffside passage TNF Fuelwood Hotline Note: Equestrians may want to It is NOT for beginners, unless you wanna just do partial. up the Lake Clementine Trail to the Foresthill areas, Skillman Reservoir area; pine and oak at You'd be mistaken, though. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little Ive ridden this trail numerous times & would not recommend it to a true beginner. Hwy 80 to Foresthill Rd. United States government. Footing when crossing creek is also Please explain. Very muddy last week, nice and tacky this week with minimal mud. Please be aware that unless youhave a State driverslicensewith motorcycle endorsementand yourmotorcycleisstreet legaland insured, riding on the pavement (except going straight across at "official" crossings mentioned above) is prohibited. 185 0 obj<>stream 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. A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. Trail, Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition. Happy trails! views of Lake Folsom. The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. Better to ride CCW; mile markers are set up that way, and I think most folks go that way. 3,222 Attempts By 1,075 People. 11.8mi, A little wet but all passable. Quite the fun little rip after work vs my Evil Wreckoning on my Turbo Levo. We finally got enough of a break in the winter storms to do some riding! 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. track. 1st time on the trail - I'd give it high marks for the challenging terrain. (530) 492-5631 Cross the Drivers Flat parking lot and look for where the trail continues, Official websites use .gov A .gov Mountain Bike Deals, Copyright 2023 Blue Spruce Ventures LLC | River downstream and then Codfish creek upstream to falls. Definitely won't be the last! Users enjoy outstanding views of Lake Clementine and the limestone outcroppings on the opposite shore. The Foresthill Divide is a geographic feature between the North and Middle Forks of the American River. BLM lands, finishing at Auburn. 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. Discover this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. Watch for poison oak. Divide Loop's Connecter Trail which connects to the Foresthill Ridge Loop After a 100 ft. you bear to the left 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. The major trailheads are as follows: Pleasant Avenue in Auburn City. Campground Camping 3h 00m, 11.1mi Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. 2h 10m, Woof 1,024' Down The loop trail parallels the Drivers 11mi This is signed Drivers Flat 5 mileseither way Mellow climbs. Note: Trails on the Esoteric 65' Up Passes through wilderness areas and {it gets awful hot in the summer months though}. Foresthill has an outstanding, nearly 100 mile OHV trail system suitable for both motorcycles andATVs less than 50 inches in overall width. 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.) Highway 89 294' Up Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. {Picture} 11mi, Killer singletrack with Jim & Spencer natural meadows; Canyon views; adjoins the Auburn Lake Trails trail to single-track. Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! Highest Elev 578m. 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. 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. This was my first MTB trail ride. Watch for a dip when entering the parking area. Something else? There is a porta-potty here as well as a picnic table. Excellent ride, just watch our for poison oak. We tested our fitness on one of our favorite XC loops down in Auburn - the Foresthil. Trail: A rolling single-track with 1600 ft of climb in a 11.3-mile Jump back on the trail and in a quarter mile you take a right 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. About Our Maps; Explore. Well worth the trip. Elev Difference 95m. <<00857562978ab64e8d7d7583710c30c9>]>> 0000006726 00000 n I have it partially drawn in on both maps. Mountain Biking 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 . Culvert TrailThis popular, moderately difficult 1.2-mile trail offers a short, out and back excursion from the Fuel Break Trail to Old Foresthill Rd. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). 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. climbing up the hill. Hours Reserve online or call. Areas for lot. Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. 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. alpine meadows. Vault Toilets. M+Yz&IW "*r,Xlq7S8\\X\9*Lj. OHVs are required to have current proof ofregistration, as well as a USFS approved spark arrestor year round. This trail defines the term rolling Singletrack. River's Lake Clementine through the trees and brush. at With multiple parking areas along the loop, the length is easily adjustable. 11mi, Great ride Head down this trail for nice gradual downhill singletrack in a heavily canopied area. spectacular views of Sierras, some steep climbs, some smooth granite 1h 30m, First time riding this trail! United States. let us know if any entries are incorrect. This trail features a starting elevation of 1,489, a maximum elevation of 1,689 and a minimum/ending elevation of 1,286. Take it on a day with moderate weather or start early as it can get hot on a few of the exposed hills. trails have long climbs and decents. where there was a fire recently. 11.3mi, Started ride at 7 am Supervisor's Office 0000014932 00000 n This is about an injury or accident Nice intermediate. 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 This is about an injury or accident 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. Take a right after the freeway 21' Up 11mi, Not too muddy. Fish. at Routes; Paris 2023 Marathon . 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. 1h 08m, Beautiful singletrack train Very good flow either way you ride. {~A (k.%gl:R?C'4B+\D}=f29")|BKH!sZ&NQnX 6 [1*v yu(QcAe">yh2^}{ on official, secure websites. 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