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1.8 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-555 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
-488 ft
Altitude change
579 ft
Altitude min
1,067 ft
Altitude max
1,067 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1,257 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,125 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time
Confluence Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAuburn State Recreation Area
Auburn, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#24954 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2315 in E-Biking
- #62083 in Trail Running
- #89520 in Hiking
- #1066 in Horseback
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State Ranking#656 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
- #44 in E-Biking
- #3,034 in Trail Running
- #5,089 in Hiking
- #91 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump, Rock Garden, Skinny
Fun little section leading down to the Auburn state recreation area parking. Has some built up jumps that are optional, and some pretty easy rocky sections. Its multi use so expect hikers and be on the look out to slow down.
Access Info
Head down the entrance road to Mammoth Bar OHV park. About 100 yards past the port-o-pot take the fire road to the right. On days the OHV is closed you have to hop the yellow bar gate.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 181 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,805 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Directions to confluence-trail trailhead
(38.920770, -121.012430)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,234 ft • 4 • Loop •
Just a route to get the legs burning in the first half of the route and mostly downhill after the climb!
★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,163 ft • 8 • Loop •
A basic Auburn ride that can be added extended further into the recreation area. Good for laps, make sure...
10 Reviews & Comments
Kachikewasu
Mountain lion cub seen crossing the trail just before the trail goes from double track to single track. Heading down to the river.
Lucas7cGB
Latest and last update, from athe auburn sra website:
"Confluence Trail Closure
During the January storm events, a portion of the Confluence Trail slid into the river. After consultation with State Parks geologists, it has been determined that the area is unstable and has significant potential to collapse into the river. This slide will be evaluated for stability and potential reopening after the rain season is over. Consequently, the entirety of Confluence Trail will remain closed until further notice."
"Confluence Trail Closure
During the January storm events, a portion of the Confluence Trail slid into the river. After consultation with State Parks geologists, it has been determined that the area is unstable and has significant potential to collapse into the river. This slide will be evaluated for stability and potential reopening after the rain season is over. Consequently, the entirety of Confluence Trail will remain closed until further notice."
WheelandBlade
Closed due to walkable sections at the "waterfall" and a easily fixable washout at the big boulder up and over. Parks indicated they are waiting on funding to potentially put in a bridge at the waterfall. The other blowout could be rerouted above the boulder. Rest of the trail is perfectly fine, they could put up walk / and caution signs at the two spots rather than close the entire trail but guess that's a bit to complex of a solution.
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