

Remember to keep to the right and that horses have the right of way over mountain bikers and hikers, and hikers have the right of way over mountain bikers. Trail Notes: Wear shoes with traction and sun protection (hat, sunscreen), dress in layers, bring extra water and snacks, and, as always, pack out what you pack in. Find popular camping, campgrounds & camping sites near Upper Lake Clementine, Grass Valley. It is the tallest bridge in California at 731 feet above the riverbed The kiddos enjoyed the puddles on the way. 5 mile, we came across our first sighting of the Foresthill Bridge. Why We Love It: Fairly shaded great for kids Clarks Pool (a popular swimming hole) is about three-quarters of a mile in spectacular views of the tallest bridge in California (the Foresthill Bridge) trail ends at the North Fork Dam with Lake Clementine visible in the back great photo opportunities. For the Lake Clementine trailhead we walked across a bridge and the start of the trail is marked by a gate labeled trail 139. Ten minutes in the opposite direction will take you to Cool Beerwerks (5020 Ellinghouse Drive, Cool) where they offer sushi and house-brewed beer. Know Before You Go: Dog-friendly (must be leashed) horseback riding and mountain biking allowed parking is $10 open year-round.įuel Up: Auburn Alehouse (289 Washington Street, Auburn) is just 10 minutes away and provides ample food and drink options. 139 Old Foresthill Road, Auburn, CA 95630.ĭistance: Four miles, out-and-back 785 feet in elevation gain. The ultimate destination may be a unique dam. Getting There: Take Interstate 80 East, exit CA-49 South, and continue straight onto Old Foresthill Road for a quarter mile or take CA-49 North, and turn right onto Old Foresthill Road trail entrance is just past the parking area at the green gate (#139). The Lake Clementine Trail is a 2.3-mile pathway that begins at the confluence of the North and Middle forks of the American River in Placer County.
