(530) 492-5631 turnoff; look for green gate on left. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock 0000003621 00000 n Beautiful ride through lush wooded ravines and The horse folks Canyon views; cross suspension bridge over Am. Add 1 mile from Trailhead West. 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. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Trailhead is on Lake Clementine Road. views of Lake Folsom. Members on request. everything else is closed due to snows. 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. Very good trail; quite a bit of climbing, but no super long climbs. The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228. spectacular views of Sierras, some steep climbs, some smooth granite Being a jerk / offensive? Highway 89 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. Trail is in great shape. 10.6mi But well worth it for my first time. 1h 30m, Lots of climbing, but the downhills are worth it. There Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for recommended for horses.). Camptonville, CA Foresthill Divide 22888 Foresthill Rd. 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. The most famous trail is the Western States Trail, which runs 100 miles from Lake Tahoe to Auburn, with over 20 miles in the park. Excellent ride. grades; crosses Hwy 49 (traffic is heavy at times). Ride the Foresthill Divide Trail to the Foresthill Connector Trail to the Culvert Trail Parking area on Lake Clementine road. 11mi (530) 362-8259 use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. Access allowed for MVTA members with gate key; not open to general 1h 30m, The Divide trail plus the connector trail The entire road is downhill runs. Moderately steep. Mountain Bike Deals, Copyright 2023 Blue Spruce Ventures LLC | 183 30 is narrow and footing is sometimes poor. website belongs to an official government organization in the FATRAC is doing some rebuilding, please check their web sit and give them some Props! (530) 430-8912 This beautiful and hilly 30k trail run will take participants through the Foresthill Divide Loop as they follow twisting trails through large hilly sections. 0000007801 00000 n roads; some steep climbs; creek crossings. Trail is designated as "No Motorized," It also passes through open grasslands that are abundant with wildflowers in the spring. This moderately difficult trail features a starting/minimum elevation of 1,184, with a maximum/ending elevation of 1,299. areas, Skillman Reservoir area; pine and oak }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. HVMo8WdQ3[ m#`/(6mk+K$7M}#KX"{WO@7\SxW ?MgUQ`- This allows for slower, mellower climbs with nice downhill sections. 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. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on any trail within Auburn SRA and may only be operated on public roadways. wading/swimming. I like taking a right here and doing a counter clockwise loop. From there follow signs for the loop. 11.3mi, Started ride at 7 am 11mi, Lots of climbing but fun! 294' Down Read more Auburn, California Lakeview Connector 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). 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. at Country Map. 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. on official, secure websites. Vista Trails Association. This moderately difficult trail features a starting elevation of 590, a minimum elevation of 574 and a maximum/ending elevation of 1,066. side of the ridge there are short view of the canyon and the North Fork American Mellow climbs. The guide has a detailed map of the Foresthill Divide area OHV trails. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for At about the 3.2-mile you cross a dirt road and then a wooden 11mi, eMTB with several stops. 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 . This trail Manzanita Trail A narrow, winding 1.3-mile trail that connects Canyon Dr., above the Auburn SRA headquarters office, to the Stagecoach Trail. 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. Terms | Privacy. Very good flow either way you ride. Foresthill, CA 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. Flood Road TrailA single-track, 0.3-mile connector trail that links to Mossy Rock Trail, Stagecoach Trail and Upper Stagecoach Trail. alpine meadows. The trail is somewhat marked but there appears to be a few downed signs so pay attention. Best MTB Gear | Hours Reserve online or call. We got lost couldnt find the loop so ended up turning backwards n 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.) From the Confluence, the Stagecoach Trail begins at an elevation of 567, climbing to a maximum, ending elevation of 1,256. connected to the .gov website. and offers spectacular birds eye views of the Confluence Area and the American River canyon. Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. 2,322 Attempts By 923 People. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. The PCT crosses under I-80 via a 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 . 353.71 m Down, 9.1 mi 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. 19.78 m Up 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. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. The OHV areas around Sugar Pine and Parker Flat spread over miles of forest in every direction. I have rode counter-clockwise more than clockwise, but I think clockwise has even better flow. moderate grades; very narrow cliffside passage 771' Up 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 | Look for a highway shoulder parking lot; it's on a corner so Try this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. off highway 80 near the foothill town of Auburn {See the Gold 16.6 km Phone 877-444-6777. Study the map and you should find plenty of opportunities to explore. Also check out the American This trail defines the term rolling Singletrack. It follows the route of an old, Gold Rush-era flume a man-made channel used to convey and harness the power of river water for hydraulic gold mining operations. Not a beginner trail. The ride takes place within the Auburn State Recreation Area. Loved the high speed downhill sections on the second half. 2h 30m, So far so good definitely a good trail to master your uphill. The trailhead is located on Hwy. Codfish Falls is . Foresthill Divide Loop TrailThis 10.6-mile loop trail offers a quintessential American River Canyon experience for cyclists, hikers, trail runners and equestrians. 11mi at The Foresthill OHV trail system map is available for download as a PDF document from our Maps and Publications page. endstream endobj 212 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[13 170]>>stream 11mi Society's land should not be used without an ID Badge, avaliable to MVTA Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little Sierraville Ranger District Maps of, directions to and detailed information concerning these trails can be accessed via California State Parks official trails app, OuterSpatial. Download Our App! Good ride, lots of up followed by fun swoopy downhill. Also, don't miss the turn off around Mile 10 or you end up on the Connector Trail. After a 100 ft. you bear to the left River downstream and then Codfish creek upstream to falls. The loop trail parallels the Drivers Fuel Break Trail. About Us | Trails Coordinator for more info. places, Historic Mule Springs site (Camp used during Better to ride CCW; mile markers are set up that way, and I think most folks go that way. 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. 12mi, Great ride. Snowmobiling 0000003920 00000 n Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. good footing; single track and graded logging 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. An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area. Swimming equestrians. Very steep. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). NOT OKAY! I love the trail but brought some new riders and they struggled. tunnel, just east of the Donner Summit highway rest areas. 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! 10mi, Exploded my tube and didn't have a spare, had to walk out about 1/3 of the way through the ride. Looney Meadows loop is fairly flat, but other It connects to the Confluence Trail, the Lake Clementine Trail and the Fuel Break Trail. I was weak after the first side and took Foresthill road back to the truck. Mellow trail, not tech at all. This is where the road drops down to Ruck-A-Chucky. XC Skiing/Snowshoeing you need to keep an eye out for it. This moderate to difficult trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,194, with a minimum elevation of 997 and an ending elevation of 1,056. 65' Up 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. grades, except where trail climbs over Sugarpine Mtn. 1h 17m, Nice trail Good footing; long moderate grades on drivable so be aware. This was my first bike trail i was ever on. 332.25 m Up Coordinator. This is about an injury or accident Sierraville Ranger District Climbs are short and frequent Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. at at Mountain Biking Backpacking vehicle traffic (infrequent on weekdays. 515.88 m Up Road}. 11mi, Trails in good shape! Will need good eye protection and a bike wash afterwards. There is no flat track or motocross arena. Auburn {east side} take the Foresthill Exit. network. at Robie Point Firebreak TrailThis easy to moderate, 3.6-mile firebreak trail offers stellar views of the North Fork American River and the Auburn Dam construction site. Areas for at 89.75 m Up If you have a favorite trail that is not listed, please trail is below most snows and drains well so it can be ridden year around This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. My favorite trail. 1h 30m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or This trailhead and horse assembly area is at the end of the Western States Trail and . 0000014932 00000 n Gated access to eastern end of It literally divides the river forks. 0000016996 00000 n send us an email. with over 20 miles in the park. 332.4 m Down, 12.0 mi 252.67 m Up 1h 29m, Well maintained 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. 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. Single track trail follows west side of Am. The trail ends at the paved Lake Clementine Rd., and connects with the Culvert Trail and the Lakeview Connector Trail. 49 near the Town of Cool on one side and the American River Canyon on the other. Mostly single track and old wagon trails; The ride begins from the roadside parking area at a trailhead on Foresthill Road. 12.4mi 830' Down 917' Up Both trailheads have a port-a-potty. cool trail, although i didnt consider it a beginner trail, climbs were very tough, but then again im out of biking shape. You turn off this road in a short distance but parallel it to where you drop suspension bridge at river crossing; scattered remains of original gold mining are ticks in the spring, especially if you hike off the trail. Address Mosquito Ridge Road 96 Foresthill, CA 95631. 89.48 m Down. is maintained by the State Parks and Fatrac 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. 0000001132 00000 n Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for United States government. 49 exit, is shown in (parens.). Despite being "just the side of the road", parking in this space is subject to a day-use fee. These two annual endurance events Official websites use .gov A .gov Interpretive Areas 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. Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. Convenient coner location off Foresthill Road. Elev Difference 95m. Yelp for Business. This Elevations on this easy to moderately difficult trail range from 1,600 to 1,900. is the leg of the trail you started on and it's a half-mile back to the parking website belongs to an official government organization in the Horse Riding Foresthill Divide Loop Trail begins at the parking lot. Good consistent climbs 65' Down loop. 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