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1.8 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-555 ft
Descent
00:09:50
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
00:09:50
Avg time

Confluence Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Auburn State Recreation Area
    Auburn, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #29164 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2100 in E-Biking
    • #464 in Trail Running
    • #1725 in Hiking
    • #906 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, 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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 190 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,749 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Directions to confluence-trail trailhead (38.920770, -121.012430)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Confluence Trail

        Where is Confluence Trail located?
        Confluence Trail is located in Auburn State Recreation Area, Auburn, California, United States. It is part of the Auburn State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.92077, -121.01243.
        How hard is Confluence Trail?
        Confluence Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Confluence Trail?
        Confluence Trail has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 555 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 579 ft to 1,067 ft.
        Is Confluence Trail a point to point trail?
        Confluence Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Confluence Trail?
        Confluence Trail is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Confluence Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Confluence Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Confluence Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Confluence Trail are:
        • July (159 activities)
        • February (137 activities)
        • November (102 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Confluence Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Confluence Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Confluence Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Confluence Trail. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Confluence Trail?
        Confluence Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 16,763 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,597 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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