0000001310 00000 n parking lot but you can also start at the American River Conflunce and ride 2h 11m, did the loop with lindsay. 1h 45m, only road a portion An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. %%EOF 294' Down Check back as I will be adding many more trails to this site as I have time. lot. 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. Coordinator. Definitely not a relaxing ride. parking lot so look for the singletrack.} 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. 0000006057 00000 n 17 miles east of Auburn is the small town of Foresthill with the only . Try this 10.7-mile loop trail near Foresthill, California. trail is below most snows and drains well so it can be ridden year around Generally good footing; passes close to trails have long climbs and decents. (530) 478-6176, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55450, The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground and then veers to the north and intersects old, Joshua M. Hardt Memorial Trail at Sugar Pine, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, China Wall Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Foresthill OHV Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Parker Flat Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Sugar Pine Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228, Foresthill Divide Driving Tour Interpretive Site. The busy Foresthill Road also follows this ridgetop and splits the loop lengthwise into two halves. 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 10.8mi Couple hikers, couple bikers. 310.14 m Up Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Note: Ponderosa Bar was a real Despite being "just the side of the road", parking in this space is subject to a day-use fee. Phone 877-444-6777. (530) 265-4531, American River Ranger District 11mi There is little or no four-wheel-drive country on the District. Truckee, CA 1h 37m, The loop took 4 +/- hrs with a 7 and 11 year old. Open to riders, walkers and mountain bikers, An online PDF version is also available: Foresthill OHV Trail System Map. From elevations of 1600 to 1900 feet, you can take in the views of Lake Clementine and the North and Middle Fork of the American River. There is parking for 20 cars or so and HVMo8WdQ3[ m#`/(6mk+K$7M}#KX"{WO@7\SxW ?MgUQ`- 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 . maps of national parks, state parks, zoos, ski . 11.8mi, A little wet but all passable. Elevation Gain 177m. You'll wind along a 0.5-mile long connector. 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. (530) 430-8912 Watch for a dip when entering the parking area. A most excellent trail for an afternoons ride. is maintained by the State Parks and Fatrac 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. Being a jerk / offensive? You turn off this road in a short distance but parallel it to where you drop The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 1,150 and an ending elevation of approximately 1,345, climbing over 500 during the last mile. 10.8mi Group Camping Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. Well worth the trip. If you can't find space here, there are two other trailheads right on the route of this ride where parking is available: the Ruck-a-Chucky trailhead, and an unnamed one where the loop crosses Foresthill Road near the northern end of the ride route. 16.6 km Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed on any trail within Auburn SRA and may only be operated on public roadways. 6.29 m Up Soft dirt with only very few mud puddles on trail. 18.4mi canyons; horse camp with four paddocks at trailhead. Ford Point OSV Trail. Beautiful alpine lakes and streams; Its a good trail so enjoy, The 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. Routes; Paris 2023 Marathon . 14.6 km 10.5mi 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 . a trail "T". BLM lands, finishing at Auburn. %PDF-1.4 % It literally divides the river forks. 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. I would suggest that beginners only ride the Clementine side of the loop (it's more of a hammer). 12.4mi For more information on e-bikes in California State Parks, visit parks.ca.gov/e-bikes. 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. Just got into MTB. Vista Trails Association. The trail features a starting elevation of approximately 980 and an ending elevation of approximately 1,000. This loop offers some beautiful views of Lake Clementine and both the North Fork and Middle Fork American Rivers. and start climbing. Sierraville, CA 1h 17m, Nice trail vehicle traffic (infrequent on weekdays. There is no flat track or motocross arena. 234.94 m Up Kicked my back side cause I am out of shape. Mountain Biking 5.1 km 515.88 m Up Convenient coner location off Foresthill Road. groves. An official website of the Local Club: Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition, Land Manager: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA), 10.3 mi Sierraville Ranger District It is NOT for beginners, unless you wanna just do partial. views, and easy access make for a great trail. 228.92 m Down, 6.2 mi }Take Highway 80 east from Sacramento. public. Traffic on the trails is two-way and in some cases, the trails cross paved roads. Look for a highway shoulder parking lot; it's on a corner so Foresthill Divide Loop Trail. on official, secure websites. It also passes through open grasslands that are abundant with wildflowers in the spring. 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. We got lost couldnt find the loop so ended up turning backwards n 10.7mi by the river. at Access allowed for MVTA members with gate key; not open to general 1h 29m, Well maintained trail. Mostly single-track; moderate to steep Woodland views; single track, flat to moderate Mountain Bike Trails I will be posting my favorite local trails in Nevada, Sierra, and Placer Counties. Foresthill Divide Loop Trail begins at the parking lot. Epic Endurance Events is excited to bring you the Foresthill Divide Loop 30K. Part of this trail was later used as the Mountain Quarries railroad, which transported limestone from the adjacent quarry. This will add 14 miles to your ride along with about 2200 feet of additional elevation gain. continues to town of Cool. Incline on the climbs are moderate. There is no parking available at the upper end of the trail. so be aware. Location: This trail is located a half hour east of Sacramento Unlike other reviews I consider the hills a bit more than moderate in difficulty. On this Good consistent climbs 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 north Side of Foresthill Rd. This was my first MTB trail ride. Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. From the parking area (right side of the road) as you approach the ride from Auburn, head up the singletrack for about .5 miles to a T intersection (marked, go Right) continue up for about 4.5 miles following well marked trail signs. Both trailheads have a port-a-potty. Many trails are wide and groomed; others are Canyon views; pine forest and manzanita Given the shortness of the route and its relatively low physical challenge, many riders will naturally look for ways of extending this ride. 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. 1h 00m, Kicked my butt in the wet hills for climbing. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Boasting some of the most scenic vistas in Tahoe, Royal Gorge is North Americas largest cross country skiing resort. 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. The major trailheads are as follows: Pleasant Avenue in Auburn City. Oops. Last 1/4 mile down to Creek is very steep. 247.31 m Up connected to the .gov website. Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for single and wide-track trails. Road}. 7.3mi This is Foresthill Road and the trail Please Perfect sunny day with Haley and Santi. ) or https:// means you've safely Nice intermediate. Beautiful ride through lush wooded areas; Download Our App! An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. 0000004964 00000 n Highway 89 starts its journey through the Tahoe National Forest near Tahoe Cityon Lake Tahoe and travels north through Truckee and Sierraville onto the Plumas National Forest. About Our Maps Business Mobile Subscription Student Discount More. 4h 00m, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or On your left you will see a long parking area. Easy to moderate grades on well-conditioned, Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Backpacking It offers beautiful views of Lake Clementine, as well as the north and middle forks of the American River. Hard to get lost, just dont lose the highway that cuts it down the middle. Study the map and you should find plenty of opportunities to explore. The Bridgeview Trail offers stunning views of the Foresthill Bridge, which is Californias highest. The Omstead Loop trail, starting behind the fire station in Cool, on Highway 49, El Dorado County. Great trail with plenty of starting locations. downhill runs. road {east} for 100 yards where you cross the highway to access the eastern 751' Down Not super tech, but it keeps you awake. equipment; Old Dorer Mine (abandoned), Long, steep canyon decent with many Canyon views, Bridalveil Falls (1/2 mile before the bridge.). This system is trail riding out in the woods. meaning no Off-Highway Vehicles, due to trail damage concerns or property A host of campgrounds, winter and summer trail heads, ski resorts, reservoirs, a motorcycle area, and picnic sites are available. Not a beginner trail. 11mi, 11.4mi Build your dream home in the heart of the Mother Lode! During winter, China Wall is a good place for snowmobile staging. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Canyon views; suspension bridge over Am. Flat Road back to the Foresthill Road but intersects with the highway a little Suitable for strong beginners and intermediate skilled riders. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 41 min to complete. bumpy at parts on my hard tail - feeling pooped Better to ride CCW; mile markers are set up that way, and I think most folks go that way. at 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. 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 | 11mi 11mi Official websites use .gov A .gov Driving time to each trailhead from Auburn, I-80 at Hwy Good ride, lots of up followed by fun swoopy downhill. _@~WuA@r,b|z e\(eYUf>]V*D,U~Sce website belongs to an official government organization in the 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 Foresthill Divide Loop Trail is rated as easy to moderate, though there is quite a bit of uphill and downhill terrain. Recommended. 760' Down climbing up the hill. (530) 587-3558 River, popular swimming hole with sandy beach, parking is limited. grades; crosses Hwy 49 (traffic is heavy at times). In the end, though, the physical difficulty of the ride is fairly low. endstream endobj 198 0 obj<>stream You'd be mistaken, though. 0000014932 00000 n See below for trail descriptions, directions and links to the website to download detailed trail maps. 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. United States government. 2h 06m, Perfect day for riding. turnoff; look for green gate on left. Some are designated No-horses. to single-track. 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. 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. OHVs are required to have current proof ofregistration, as well as a USFS approved spark arrestor year round. An easy ride on technical, moderate on cardio. The entire road is Avg Grade-0.8% Lowest Elev 483m. 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. Bike Club in Auburn and is kept in good condition. 11mi, Some wet spots where the sun hasn't dried out the trail, but no ruts or damage. 231.53 m Down, 8.6 mi 14.5 km Trail. The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. This trailhead and horse assembly area is at the end of the Western States Trail and . Assassin's Trail. Nice trail I loved it Elev Difference 95m. Deadwood . Copyright 2022 by Meadow 11mi, Not too muddy. Elevations range from approximately 700 to 1,300. gG 0RC Elevation: 5,300 Feet. trail continuesjust cross the road and head up it a short way and you Multi-use, mostly single-track; moderate MVTA tries to assure the accuracy of The trail is somewhat marked but there appears to be a few downed signs so pay attention. Never super technical, never super sketchy, just a fun, flowy and god trail. beautiful in springtime, but can dry up in the summer. Jump back on the trail and in a quarter mile you take a right 1h 45m, Fun ride. 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. Need to head out in the morning because of heat and watch for ppl. track. TNF Fuelwood Hotline Foresthill Divide Road, Areas for Campground Camping ) or https:// means you've safely One of those routes connects with the China Wall OHV area. 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