French Hill-Dead Truck Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Trail drops quickly from French Hill Mine to the Sliger Mine where it connects with the Western States Trail. Turn left (west) on to the Western States Trail for a short distance. At the next intersection turn right (west) on to the Dead Truck Trail. After 0.6 miles the Dead Truck Trail connects with American Canyon trail. Connections offer alternate access points.
No bikes.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2080’-880’ | Loop option: See American Canyon Trail and Western States Trail (Runners) for a short loop that heads upstream in the American Canyon. Another longer loop option: Continue downriver (west) until you hit the Maine Bar Trail. Head up it until you reach the Western States Trail (runners), then turn left (east) and follow that trail back to the French Hill Trail. But for this longer loop, heading clockwise in the opposite direction as described, will allow you to drop down the Maine Bar Trail, and overall the gradients are easier. |
DIRECTIONS:
To French Hill-Dead Truck Trail
Topographic map: Greenwood.
From Cool travel 6.4 miles east; as you drive into Greenwood (E), turn left (east) onto Sliger Mine Road. Heading east and then north, continue by the Spanish Dry Diggins cemetery another 0.3 mile and turn left (west) on Fox Grove Lane (shown but not labeled on map).
Signs indicate property is "private" but continue for 0.1 mile on the public road past where San Romo Drive (not shown on map) turns left. Trail dives off Fox Grove Lane to left with only small sign indicating "trail." No public parking available at trailhead; park on San Romo Drive.
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
