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16.7 miles
Distance
2,432 ft
Climb
-2,429 ft
Descent
1,930 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
1,413 ft
Altitude min
1,493 ft
Altitude start
1,496 ft
Altitude end
-57.2%
Grade max
56%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
From Auburn Ravine Rd exit off Highway 80 go south over the Auburn Ravine Bridge. Continue 1 mile and turn Left on Lake Clementine Road. Obvious dirt parking lot on left after another 1/2 mile.
Start on the out and back Foresthill Connector Trail. Enjoy the view at the North Fork Bench Overlook after a nice climb. Continue until trail ends at the Yellow Trails Merge sign.
Take the rightmost trail up over the hill and down across Auburn Ravine Rd to continue to the next junction. Take the left onto the Foresthill Divide Trail. Enjoy the windy downhills and uphills until you once again cross Auburn Ravine Rd. Take a break at the picnic bench near the trail entrance on the north side of the road.
Enjoy the return trip on the north side of Foresthill Divide Trail until you rejoin Forrest Hill Connector Trail at the Yellow Trails Merge sign.
Detailed Description
Auburn Loop is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Auburn California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,432 ft with a max elevation of 1,930 ft then descends -2,429 ft.
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time2 hr 14 min
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Altitude min1,413 ft
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Altitude start1,493 ft
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Altitude end1,496 ft
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Climb2,432 ft
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Descent-2,429 ft
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Grade max-57.2%
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Grade min56%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Foresthill Connector Trail / Auburn, CA / MTB / May.2022
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Foresthill Divide Trail (2 bears?!) / Auburn, CA / MTB / May.2022
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