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.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Lake Clementine Trail | 2.3 miles |
| Stagecoach Trail | 2.7 miles |
| Confluence Trail | 1.8 miles |
| Culvert Trail | 1.2 miles |
More Information
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.
Read More
- 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
Trails
Distance ?
2.3 milesElevation Gain ?
137 feetReal Ascent ?
688 feetReal Descent ?
551 feetAvg Grade (1°)
1%Grade (-22° to 18°)
-40% to 33%Distance ?
2.7 milesElevation Gain ?
402 feetReal Ascent ?
979 feetReal Descent ?
577 feetAvg Grade (2°)
3%Grade (-20° to 39°)
-36% to 81%Distance ?
1.8 milesElevation Gain ?
457 feetReal Ascent ?
700 feetReal Descent ?
243 feetAvg Grade (3°)
5%Grade (-17° to 25°)
-31% to 47%Distance ?
1.2 milesElevation Gain ?
459 feetReal Ascent ?
613 feetReal Descent ?
154 feetAvg Grade (4°)
7%Grade (-15° to 32°)
-28% to 63%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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