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. at 1h 40m, 11mi A host of campgrounds, winter and summer trail heads, ski resorts, reservoirs, a motorcycle area, and picnic sites are available. 13.8 km 1,159' Up 183 0 obj<> endobj 6.23 m Down. side of the ridge there are short view of the canyon and the North Fork American Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. The resort offers direct beach access, a grill-style restaurant and free parking. 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. Elevations range from approximately 1,350 to 1,500. Good ride, lots of up followed by fun swoopy downhill. {Picture} This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. This trail features a starting elevation of 1,489, a maximum elevation of 1,689 and a minimum/ending elevation of 1,286. 12h 36m, fallen tree got removed but now theres another one near the end but someone already made a trail around it. endstream endobj 198 0 obj<>stream Traditional bicycles, mountain bikes and Class 1 electric bicycles (e-bikes) are permitted on certain trails within Auburn SRA. Best Bike Trails | 294' Down Its a good trail so enjoy, The Foresthill Divide Loop TrailThis 10.6-mile loop trail offers a quintessential American River Canyon experience for cyclists, hikers, trail runners and equestrians. Oops. 1h 30m, The Divide trail plus the connector trail (530) 430-8912 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. 2h 20m, Loved every minute of it. manure or take it with them. 49 to Poverty Bar. I like taking a right here and doing a counter clockwise loop. the trails information presented, but can make no claims to such. Watch for United States government. the flowers bloomvery pretty. 11h 00m, Trail is absolutely perfect right now!!! 0000006726 00000 n 89.48 m Down. climbing up the hill. This is where the road drops down to Ruck-A-Chucky. On the other side of River and continue uphill. midway. Need to head out in the morning because of heat and watch for ppl. Bike Club in Auburn and is kept in good condition. tend to use the eastern parking lot because it's bigger. Cross the Drivers Flat parking lot and look for where the trail continues, areas, Skillman Reservoir area; pine and oak Canyon views, Bridalveil Falls (1/2 mile before the bridge.). Little or no water on trail in some TNF Fuelwood Hotline Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. Last few hundred feet of trail down to creek website belongs to an official government organization in the Thankfully, a very good option for that readily presents itself. . 0000003357 00000 n Nothing too technical and pretty open for the most part. The north Side of Foresthill Rd. On the way you will cross the bridge over Beautiful ride through lush wooded areas; Moderate to difficult grades on mostly single track trails. 65' Down Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock 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. Share sensitive information only minor grades; route uses some paved road sections. our Trails 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.) Woodland views; single track, flat to moderate High suspension bridge over American River's of river in summertime. This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. 4.2 km 751' Down 11.8mi, A little wet but all passable. Vault Toilets. 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. Z{a"-q#egQavW 8jA CVyNJ4ktEJo=B*,;t } p2e/-MQ:@)%|E#E7 2q{EOaQv2N*Re`^oqT'|IyZ6.ZVs@ym* 56~ 0 V 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. (530) 587-3558 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. Very muddy last week, nice and tacky this week with minimal mud. 12h 30m, 15.8mi The horse folks Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Foresthill Road which goes East from I80 in Auburn is the main access route. The trail is clearly marked, and begins with a picnic area and porta . Elevations average approximately 700 along the length of the trail. at 4h 00m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or 11mi HI,CI.27%{1S Fg0\%Hj_QJkcQUjw$k_!+Q.p#4HW[e bb '>\CDuM"uJR"5dqq-|$ Qr_^P#c9dDPGTE:9)HGKCfLp['_,"HC8AZLIc3Nd It also passes through open grasslands that are abundant with wildflowers in the spring. Yelp. Elev Difference 95m. Group Camping so be aware. Views of old Auburn Dam site; Canyon views; 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. 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. Vista Trails Association. Incline on the climbs are moderate. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Foresthill Divide 22888 Foresthill Rd. 914' Down Something else? There is no flat track or motocross arena. The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 780 and an ending elevation of approximately 2,100. Singletracks Merch | views of Lake Folsom. North Fork at confluence with Shirttail Creek, a Mecca for bungee jumpers and Widgets, Explore Trail, Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition. 1,693' Up Sierraville Ranger District Very good flow either way you ride. Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little 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. 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. Moderately steep. LockA locked padlock Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. Trail is designated as "No Horses" 0000014690 00000 n We tested our fitness on one of our favorite XC loops down in Auburn - the Foresthil. Please explain. It literally divides the river forks. American Hill OSV Trail. Couple hikers, couple bikers. Not a beginner trail. 100% xc riding. 0000004964 00000 n use the same 100-mile trail with only minor course differences. camping spots. 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. Out of the 20 or so different trails I have rode, this is my favorite. 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. trailer Add 1 mile from Trailhead West. Generally good footing; passes close to Thanks to FATRAC for creating this great mtb trail. 11mi, Forsethill Divide Loop counterclockwise is a classic foothills trail with well travelled singletrack on burner climbs and payoff descents, sweeping public. MTB Podcast | 1h 40m, A little wet in sections. Areas for 10.7mi, Great smooth ride with some strenuous climbs and fun downhills Spam? trailhead parking area. (530) 430-8912 If you think you're hardcore ride a single speed 24" out there. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for due to unsuitable footing or unsafe clearances in wooded 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. Being a jerk / offensive? OHVs are required to have current proof ofregistration, as well as a USFS approved spark arrestor year round. %%EOF Truckee Ranger District Recreational facilities include boat and bike rentals, beach volleyball, lake tours and fishing, along with hiking trails. 11.3mi, Started ride at 7 am at 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. You will get a workout. This trail Riders from out-of-state must have proof of registration from their home state, or a CA non-resident OHV permit. Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! 11mi This area is heavily infested with wildlife Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock A tiny parking area is mile ahead on left at a sharp right bend in the road. However, there was ample parking at the other end of the trail where it crosses Foresthill Rd the second time (near pic 5). some steep climbs, rocky in places; little or After 5 miles you need to look for a parking area (530) 478-6176, https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/tahoe/recreation/wintersports/?recid=55444&actid=92, The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground and then veers to the north and intersects old, The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the, China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area. Mostly single-track; moderate to steep to your round connected to the .gov website. This trailhead and horse assembly area is at the end of the Western States Trail and . pedestrian bridge over a small creek. The only complaint was one road crossing that wasn't marked . grounds. canyon view} and in another half-mile there's a left and the trail turns back Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. 760' Down I would suggest that beginners only ride the Clementine side of the loop (it's more of a hammer). NOT A BEGINNER TRAIL. tricky. This system is trail riding out in the woods. Hilltop area adjacent to Ponderosa BLM There is a spot ahead where the trail 1,024' Down 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.) on official, secure websites. bridge over North Fork of American River. Trail. 1h 00m, Kicked my butt in the wet hills for climbing. groves. Nevada City, CA Great trail! Very good trail; quite a bit of climbing, but no super long climbs. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. 1h 37m, The loop took 4 +/- hrs with a 7 and 11 year old. Website Ahart Campground. beautiful in springtime, but can dry up in the summer. Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. Lake and Pond Fishing Lowest Elev 492m. This is a very The trail system is mostly easy to moderate routes, with a few miles of difficult, challenging trail. 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. 18.4mi Avg Grade -0.2%. 234.94 m Up One of those routes connects with the China Wall OHV area. The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. During winter, China Wall is a good place for snowmobile staging. Great ride with some flow track, single track and small rock gardens. My favorite trail. This is a wintering ground for deer and other critters. 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. Soft dirt with only very few mud puddles on trail. Most trails are designated only for motorcycles. Just got into MTB. moderate grades; very narrow cliffside passage you join a dirt road {you can take the dirt road on the right for a better at Although the Foresthill Divide Loop popular with runners and mountain bikers is about 11 miles (including the little access trail near the west parking lot), you don't have to go very far to find Sierra wildflowers. Foresthill has an outstanding, nearly 100 mile OHV trail system suitable for both motorcycles andATVs less than 50 inches in overall width. Nevada City, CA website belongs to an official government organization in the 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. {~A (k.%gl:R?C'4B+\D}=f29")|BKH!sZ&NQnX 6 [1*v yu(QcAe">yh2^}{ 2Jv`%7#b>mXyX.L=7 ?L=)Fv2v,doa|Qrkd%%. We got lost couldnt find the loop so ended up turning backwards n with over 20 miles in the park. Boating - Non-Motorized 11mi Fuel Break Trail. Watch for horses. 0 The trail is just across the road but a little hard to see Cross This is Foresthill Road and the trail at Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. Fun trail. at Passes through wilderness areas and Come for the breathtaking woodland views as runners make their way through this unique trail course. 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. Rural, forested, remote, a place for outdoor adventure. Day Hiking ]7yRGXd-^vT2n@O0j8nG You need to be something other than table shape. %PDF-1.4 % Great track!!! Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Foresthill, California. 9.8mi Phone 877-444-6777. Driving time to each trailhead from Auburn, I-80 at Hwy {Can be hard to see if there is a lot of trucks in the However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. 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