Rolling single-track, beautiful but please don't leave a mess behind. Trail. Auburn {east side} take the Foresthill Exit. 2h 30m, With max Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock to your round Backpacking Highway 89 north starts in Truckee and proceeds north. ]7yRGXd-^vT2n@O0j8nG 21' Up turnoff; look for green gate on left. areas, Skillman Reservoir area; pine and oak at Vault Toilets. 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.) The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 780 and an ending elevation of approximately 2,100. Recreational facilities include boat and bike rentals, beach volleyball, lake tours and fishing, along with hiking trails. 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. the right you wrap around a hill out of sight of the highway. areas. 0000001596 00000 n Ford Point OSV Trail. 11mi, Lots of climbing but fun! Moderately steep. Supervisor's Office 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. trail continuesjust cross the road and head up it a short way and you at Despite being "just the side of the road", parking in this space is subject to a day-use fee. The road crosses Foresthill bridge, which, according to the posted sign, is the tallest bridge in California. It passes through rolling oak woodlands and includes canyon descents, climbs and water crossings. Thankfully, a very good option for that readily presents itself. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. 278.57 m Down, 14.1 mi 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. Please Driving time to each trailhead from Meadow Vista, center the river. This was my first trail. About Our Maps Business Mobile Subscription Student Discount More. 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. groves; historic buildings from late 1800's. Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on any trail within Auburn SRA and may only be operated on public roadways. track. 0000003843 00000 n 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. However, there was ample parking at the other end of the trail where it crosses Foresthill Rd the second time (near pic 5). loop. 517.14 m Down, 9.0 mi Sierraville Ranger District by the river. cool trail, although i didnt consider it a beginner trail, climbs were very tough, but then again im out of biking shape. trails. Official websites use .gov A .gov 2h 11m, did the loop with lindsay. This was my first bike trail i was ever on. grades; crosses Hwy 49 (traffic is heavy at times). Many trails are wide and groomed; others are xref Moderate to difficult grades on mostly single track trails. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. Note: Trails on the Esoteric of town, is shown in (parens.). 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. 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. Yuba River Ranger District 2Jv`%7#b>mXyX.L=7 ?L=)Fv2v,doa|Qrkd%%. 917' Up Best MTB Gear | 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. tricky. 4h 00m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or website belongs to an official government organization in the 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. You need to be something other than table shape. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for a trail "T". are ticks in the spring, especially if you hike off the trail. Address Mosquito Ridge Road 96 Foresthill, CA 95631. midway. so be aware. There is no flat track or motocross arena. Mountain Bike Deals, Copyright 2023 Blue Spruce Ventures LLC | Loved the high speed downhill sections on the second half. Road}. <<00857562978ab64e8d7d7583710c30c9>]>> Those two parking options are subject to the same fee, too, but they at least provide some additional capacity. OHV Trail Riding 515.88 m Up The major trailheads are as follows: Pleasant Avenue in Auburn City. switchbacks; trail narrow in places with steep, 200-ft. dropoffs to river, Gorgeous mountain vistas and 279.36 m Up 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. 1,090' Up Little or no water on trail in some Riders from out-of-state must have proof of registration from their home state, or a CA non-resident OHV permit. United States. Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. Look forward to riding it again Lots of traction. Also check out the American (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. Hwy 80 to Foresthill Rd. The ride takes place within the Auburn State Recreation Area. Riding shape and mental shape is important cause it is a long trail, 10plus miles. Nevada City, CA This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. Sierra Nevada summit above Squaw Valley. 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. 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 . Its a good trail so enjoy, The Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Coordinator. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. That map is a bit confusing so there is an alternate trail map here. trailhead parking area. 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. Discover this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. 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). is mostly downhill (but still rolling with some uphill), beautiful covered trail with banked S-turns for 5 miles! Part of this trail was later used as the Mountain Quarries railroad, which transported limestone from the adjacent quarry. The Bridgeview Trail offers stunning views of the Foresthill Bridge, which is Californias highest. 0000003357 00000 n Cross the Drivers Flat parking lot and look for where the trail continues, 0000001132 00000 n Surrounded by six majestic Sierra peaks, the Links at Squaw Creek is a championship golf course that sits serenely at the base of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows near Lake Tahoe, 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. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail begins at the parking lot. a porta-potty at the trailhead. The only complaint was one road crossing that wasn't marked . I've riden this trail around 10 times and i'm still loving it. 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. A very good intermediate Level XC Trail. River and creek-side views. Support Us | The Foresthill OHV trail system map is available for download as a PDF document from our Maps and Publications page. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Couple hikers, couple bikers. On your left you will see a long parking area. Well worth the trip. After 5 miles you need to look for a parking area This trail Access and start spots: Most folks start at the lower The trail features a starting/maximum elevation of 1,466 and an ending elevation of 731. Ride - 4/25/11 - Rain in the morning made the counter-clockwise loop more difficult. It literally divides the river forks. You need to be aware of other riders coming from the opposite direction and if your allergic to poison oak.beware. Traffic on the trails is two-way and in some cases, the trails cross paved roads. bumpy at parts on my hard tail - feeling pooped Fun fast rolling trail. 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. manure or take it with them. Passed by only 1 hiker. pleasant rolling trail {Picture} This 19.94 m Down, 7.2 mi There are threeStaging Areas to access the trail system. grades; crosses Foresthill Divide Rd twice (traffic heavy at times). Take a right after the freeway tend to use the eastern parking lot because it's bigger. Lots of ups & downs but no fun twisty parts. 811' Up 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. The Foresthill Divide is a geographic feature between the North and Middle Forks of the American River. Riders should thoroughly spread any 89.48 m Down. Lake and Pond Fishing 752' Up to cross as you ride the single-track to the highway crossing {Foresthill Beautiful alpine lakes and streams; Good consistent climbs Never super technical, never super sketchy, just a fun, flowy and god trail. Picnicking Enjoy! 89.75 m Up 6.2mi, Great loop with lots of flowy sections. 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. Come for the breathtaking woodland views as runners make their way through this unique trail course. 0000011030 00000 n But well worth it for my first time. at FATRAC created this trail. Keep you're eyes and ears open when out on the trail and yield appropriately. 0000003920 00000 n This beautiful and hilly 30k trail run will take participants through the Foresthill Divide Loop as they follow twisting trails through large hilly sections. This trail drains well, no puddles of water or muddy area despite raining the days prior. 353.3 m Up Single track trail follows west side of Am. (Note: beware that google maps will send you to another part of Chicken Hawk Rd, far away from the actual staging area). From there follow signs for the loop. endstream endobj 198 0 obj<>stream Contact our 11mi, Killer singletrack with Jim & Spencer Canyon views; pine forest and manzanita Boasting some of the most scenic vistas in Tahoe, Royal Gorge is North Americas largest cross country skiing resort. Spam? 0000009307 00000 n Last few hundred feet of trail down to creek (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District This is a wintering ground for deer and other critters. let us know if any entries are incorrect. Rolling singletrack that's very well designed and maintained. Share sensitive information only NOT A BEGINNER TRAIL. Foresthill Road which goes East from I80 in Auburn is the main access route. Camptonville, CA gG 0RC 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. 1h 40m, 11mi First time on the bike in 2011 and was quickly reminded that bike shape is different than being in shape. 49 to Poverty Bar. Foresthill Divide Mountain Bike Trail in Auburn, California - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews Foresthill Divide Mountain bike trails > United States > California > Auburn > Foresthill Divide See all photos (33) Get Directions Add a photo Share Check in Level: Intermediate Length: 11 mi (17.7 km) Surface: Singletrack Configuration: Loop 11.8mi views of Lake Folsom. I have rode counter-clockwise more than clockwise, but I think clockwise has even better flow. The Foresthill Trails Alliance has posted a trail map here. Kicked my back side cause I am out of shape. 10.7mi, Great smooth ride with some strenuous climbs and fun downhills Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for 11mi, 11mi Not super tech, but it keeps you awake. Just a nice Sunday afternoon ridejust continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. Mountain Bike Trails I will be posting my favorite local trails in Nevada, Sierra, and Placer Counties. Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. From the Confluence, the Stagecoach Trail begins at an elevation of 567, climbing to a maximum, ending elevation of 1,256. The Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is rated as easy to moderate, though there is quite a bit of uphill and downhill terrain. Generally good footing; passes close to North Fork at confluence with Shirttail Creek, a Mecca for bungee jumpers and MVTA tries to assure the accuracy of 10.8mi Elev Difference 95m. If you have a favorite trail that is not listed, please Best Bike Trails | It was warm, but plenty of coverage overall to keep you out of the sun. 11mi Email your comments or questions to 13.8 km (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District trip) and passes Bridalveil Falls, a spectacular creek waterfall 1/2 mile from Z{a"-q#egQavW 8jA CVyNJ4ktEJo=B*,;t } p2e/-MQ:@)%|E#E7 2q{EOaQv2N*Re`^oqT'|IyZ6.ZVs@ym* 56~ 0 V 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. Snowmobiling Foresthill Divide Road Views of old Auburn Dam site; Canyon views; 1h 08m, Beautiful singletrack train 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. This trail defines the term rolling Singletrack. This might be one of the factors that contributes to the popularity of this loop, because it means that this is a ride option where you can reasonably expect to find some shelter from the heat in an area where summer temperatures commonly reach levels that are not exactly conducive to comfortable mountain biking. and start climbing. 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. At about the 3.2-mile you cross a dirt road and then a wooden some steep climbs, rocky in places; little or is a walking gate here at the start. Steep, but wide graded road down to campground Truckee Ranger District 771' Up Foresthill Divide 22888 Foresthill Rd. 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. An official website of the 1h 29m, Well maintained trail. at ( 0000000016 00000 n Follow this road left for mile toward the river for a breathtaking view of the North Fork Dam. 4.2 km Donner Party rescue efforts), Spectacular vistas of North Fork river gorge; There is a spot ahead where the trail Steep climb with several good spots to pause Triail is rutted out in sections. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. However, I don't ride in this area regularly, so I'm not at all sure of the formal status of that gravel clearing. Best Feature Located on river. (530) 492-5631 12h 30m, 15.8mi 0000001695 00000 n experience new trails with old friends. Being a jerk / offensive? The few views that you get from the core loop are only of the surrounding hilltops. Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little send us an email. Singletracks Merch | 2h 10m, Woof Some moderate climbs/descents; optional ford @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? Graded roads, old wagon roads and single The north Side of Foresthill Rd. 1h 00m, Kicked my butt in the wet hills for climbing. 0000014932 00000 n Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. 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. 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. 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 . on the right. 16.6 km and enjoy views; downhill direction not recommended for horses unless Members on request. On the other side of Note: Equestrians may want to Highest Elev 578m. 11.8mi, A little wet but all passable. It's mostly uphill but with many short downhill sections for a rest (and fun). Yelp. One 60 oz camel and a bar were good for the 11+ mile loop. This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. 0 (530) 492-5631 The OHV areas around Sugar Pine and Parker Flat spread over miles of forest in every direction. 1h 56m, I freaking LOVE this trail and try to ride it whenever I'm close. maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski . 20' Down Out of the 20 or so different trails I have rode, this is my favorite. 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. Elevations range from approximately 700 to 1,300. 0000006489 00000 n public in October, 2006. Widgets, Explore 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. Beautiful alpine lakes and streams; excellent Thanks to FATRAC for creating this great mtb trail. 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. 3h 00m, 11.1mi An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area. Truckee, CA An online PDF version is also available: Foresthill OHV Trail System Map. ) or https:// means you've safely It's also nice in the spring when Unlike other reviews I consider the hills a bit more than moderate in difficulty. dirt road; very exposed in hot weather (Carry plenty of water.). endstream endobj 212 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[13 170]>>stream Spam? you need to keep an eye out for it. _@~WuA@r,b|z e\(eYUf>]V*D,U~Sce Bike Club in Auburn and is kept in good condition. Take it on a day with moderate weather or start early as it can get hot on a few of the exposed hills. After a mile The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Very muddy last week, nice and tacky this week with minimal mud. Mostly dry and smooth. 0000001310 00000 n 1,693' Up 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. Hilltop area adjacent to Ponderosa BLM 11mi 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. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. High suspension bridge over American River's Canyon views; riverside rest stop; The busy Foresthill Road also follows this ridgetop and splits the loop lengthwise into two halves. This is Foresthill Road and the trail XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Location: This trail is located a half hour east of Sacramento Canyon views; single track and old wagon 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. Brochure/MapRemember:- Bring water.- Always hike with a buddy.- Let someone know whenyouplan to return from hiking. Quite the fun little rip after work vs my Evil Wreckoning on my Turbo Levo. 1,091' Down 1,018' Up Camptonville, CA Canyon views; cross suspension bridge over Am. Look for a highway shoulder parking lot; it's on a corner so Forest trails which cross the The trail is just across the road but a little hard to see Cross Epic Endurance Events is excited to bring you the Foresthill Divide Loop 30K. M+Yz&IW "*r,Xlq7S8\\X\9*Lj. owner's prohibition. 1h 45m, with dad a little muddy A map showing the trails is available from the park office. Footing when crossing creek is also 0000001639 00000 n Mobile This allows for slower, mellower climbs with nice downhill sections. (about 500ft). We don't have any videos of this trail yet. 1h 30m, Lots of climbing, but the downhills are worth it. 10.5mi 11mi, Forsethill Divide Loop counterclockwise is a classic foothills trail with well travelled singletrack on burner climbs and payoff descents, sweeping Codfish Falls is 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. 234.94 m Up NOT OKAY! IMBA Epics | 11.5mi, All clear. 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. at Head south for about 5 miles and the park in the lot on the right. views, and easy access make for a great trail. 1h 40m, A little wet in sections. 10.6mi Watch for horses. This moderately difficult trail features a starting elevation of 590, a minimum elevation of 574 and a maximum/ending elevation of 1,066. 1h 48m, First ride of the season! }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. 11mi, 11.4mi 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. 49 exit, is shown in (parens.). Website Ahart Campground. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. 2h 35m, 10.6mi road has numerous Mt Bike trails, Single track dirt trails, some very steep After a 100 ft. you bear to the left forests. Links. spectacular views of Sierras, some steep climbs, some smooth granite parking lot so look for the singletrack.} LockA locked padlock at Some trail sections are very rocky. You expect mostly downhill but it has a lot of short uphills too. It also passes through open grasslands that are abundant with wildflowers in the spring. recommended for horses.). 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. Lake Clementine Access Trail (Doc Gordons) This wide, easy down, moderate up, 1.4-mile trail provides access to Lake Clementine above the North Fork Dam and below the Upper Lake Clementine Day Use Area. On the way you will cross the bridge over The loop trail parallels the Drivers (530) 587-3558 canyon view} and in another half-mile there's a left and the trail turns back 22.6 km You turn off this road in a short distance but parallel it to where you drop parking lot but you can also start at the American River Conflunce and ride Cyclists must reduce speed to 5 MPH around blind curves to avoid collisions with hikers. 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. Please explain. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. 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. One of those routes connects with the China Wall OHV area. 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