Lake Clementine Trail Loop
Auburn, California
| Address: | 139 Old Foresthill Rd, Auburn, CA 95603, USA |
| GPS: |
38°54'58.2"N 121°2'7.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trail Length: | 1.90 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 785 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.2-2.7 mi |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Lakes Trails Rocks Fall Colors Bicycles Fishing
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, and Swim
Located in Auburn, California, Lake Clementine Trail Loop is a hike along the North Fork American River is an easy to moderate trail with an elevation gain of 785 ft. It's wheelchair accessible and it's pet friendly but it must be kept on a leash. Within the loop, there's places to fish, camp, and other things to do at the campgrounds. So gather the family/friends to have a nice, relaxing summer! Within Lake Clementine, there are 4 trails at Lake Clementine Loop to walk/bike:
- Stagecoach: A 3-mile beginner/intermediate trail
- Lake Clementine Road Trail: A 4 mile trail
- Culvert Trail: Goes from Lake Clementine Road to the Auburn-Foresthill Road by the Culvert Trail and into Mammoth Bar
- Confluence Trail: A 2.5 mile trail; this is for all skill levels; it goes southwest towards the Old Foresthill Road Bridge.
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Clementine Loop (Culvert Loop) Mountain Bike California
A great downhill ride with many fun technical sections, a cool tunnel (culvert), and it’s located near an awesome bridge. Combine this trail with Stagecoach or Foresthill Divide to form an awesome 15+ mile ride.
http://ogrehut.com/trails.php/Sierra-Central/Clementine/How to Spend an Amazing Day at Lake Clementine
Make the most of your day at Lake Clementine with our guide to hiking, swimming, boating, and more. Lasting memories await!
https://edenvaleinn.com/blog/lake-clementine/Lake Clementine Trail | Visit Placer
A panoramic hike along the North Fork American River.
https://www.visitplacer.com/lake-clementine-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Auburn, California
- Head northeast toward Lincoln Way (154 ft)
- Turn right toward Lincoln Way (59 ft)
- Turn left onto Lincoln Way (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto High St/
Lincoln Way Continue to follow High St(0.4 mi) - Turn right onto CA-193 E/
CA-49 S/ El Dorado St (2.4 mi) - Continue straight onto Old Foresthill RdDestination will be on the left(0.3 mi)
Trailhead is at confluence area. 1¾ miles south of ASRA Park Headquarters. Take Hwy 49 from Auburn south to Old Foresthill Road at the bottom of the canyon. Continue straight for ¼ mile, cross the curved Old Foresthill Bridge, and park on the right. Trailhead is on the left across from the parking area behind the green gate (#139). Courtesy of visitplacer.com
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