Confluence Trail to Mammoth Bar
This trail is another of set of routes that fan along the Middle Fork and North Fork of the American Rivers at their Confluence. It lies within the heart of the Auburn State Recreation Area only a few minutes below downtown Auburn
...a rolling but gentle climb up Middle Fork of the American River canyon...
...more popular as part of a loop...
DESCRIPTION:
1.8 miles, moderate, elevations: 580’-1080’, 1 hour up, ½ hour down, no horses.
The trail offers a rolling but gentle climb up Middle Fork of the American River canyon from Confluence to Mammoth Bar Road above the OHV Area. This makes a really easy jaunt as it follows an old road grade. The river lies a few hundred feet below but only steep “users’ trails” drop down to it and popular swimming holes. There a several pleasant views into the canyon. A quick return lets this trail stand alone as a pleasant stroll. Plus, nice spring-time wildflowers.
But the trail is even more popular as part of a loop that tie to Culvert Trail with loop options to Lake Clementine. The trails serve as a segment of a favorite mountain biking loop. Most bikers prefer coming around in opposite direction. See Lake Clementine Trail. More suitable for “advanced” riders: narrow single track with big drop-offs plus it is busy with hikers and bikers.
No horses.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 580’-1080’ |
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DIRECTIONS:
To Confluence Trail to Mammoth Bar
From the Auburn side (west) just before approaching the Highway 49 bridge that crosses the North Fork of the American River below the Confluence with the Middle Fork American, turn left (north) onto the Old Foresthill Highway. Continue up the paved road a few hundred yards and then cross Old Foresthill Bridge over the North Fork American River only a few hundred feet up the highway beyond the bridge. Park and follow the trail up the Middle Fork. Chemical toilet.
ACTIVITIES:
Mountain Biking (Rating: Best)
This is a connecting segment from the Clulvert Trail backk to the Old Foresthill Bridge across the North Fork American River as part of the Lake Clementine Trail-Lower Lake Clementine Road-Fule Break Trail-Culvert Trail-Confluence Trail which makes a grand loop.
