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Foresthill Divide Mountain Bike Trail
Auburn, California
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
22 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/10/10 by kme0w2002 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 11 miles | Global Rank: #614 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 120 | Wishlist: 38 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.84 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 14min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,974/-1,915 ft (based on partial GPS data) |
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Description: Just a nice Sunday afternoon ride...just continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. I took the loop clockwise, but ran across many others going the opposite direction. All very friendly and curteouos. The parking at the starting point was very crowded...I got the last spot at around noon. However, there was ample parking at the other end of the trail where it crosses Foresthill Rd the second time (near pic 5). No serious climbs, but it does add up in the end. Thanks to FATRAC for creating this great mtb trail.
added on December 18, 2003 by guest
Description: Just a nice Sunday afternoon ride...just continuous perfectly smooth single track stretching for miles. A few spots of technicality, but nothin' serious. I took the loop clockwise, but ran across many others going the opposite direction. All very friendly and curteouos. The parking at the starting point was very crowded...I got the last spot at around noon. However, there was ample parking at the other end of the trail where it crosses Foresthill Rd the second time (near pic 5). No serious climbs, but it does add up in the end. Thanks to FATRAC for creating this great mtb trail.
added on December 18, 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by bioadam on August 3, 2011
Good ride, lots of up followed by fun swoopy downhill. Not super tech, but it keeps you awake. Watch for poison oak
reviewed by gtaiken on April 28, 2011
Ride - 4/25/11 - Rain in the morning made the counter-clockwise loop more difficult. NOT A BEGINNER TRAIL. First time on the bike in 2011 and was quickly reminded that bike shape is different than being in shape. I would suggest that beginners only ride the Clementine side of the loop (it's more of a hammer). When the whole loop is wet or weathered from winter it becomes more of an intermediate trail.
Similar Trail: Emigrant (Truckee)
reviewed by haringbone on May 14, 2010
I love the trail but brought some new riders and they struggled. Not a beginner trail. I took joslinmanman, below and he walked quite a bit. Riding shape and mental shape is important cause it is a long trail, 10plus miles.
Similar Trail: Bad Water trail, Sioux City
reviewed by joslinmanman on April 27, 2010
cool trail, although i didnt consider it a beginner trail, climbs were very tough, but then again im out of biking shape
Similar Trail: sweetwater loop
reviewed by tarvisg on February 18, 2010
Fun fast rolling trail. Mellow climbs. Did the trail in both directions and prefer to do it clockwise. This allows for slower, mellower climbs with nice downhill sections. Best one near the end of the trail. Very muddy last week, nice and tacky this week with minimal mud. Watch for horses.
Similar Trail: Emigrant Trail, Truckee
reviewed by agallop on September 29, 2009
This was my first MTB trail ride. There are a few steep climbs, but the fun (not very technical) downhill makes it worth while. The changes of scenery are very pretty too.
Similar Trail: Clementine Loop
reviewed by Trish-Joe on July 17, 2009
1st time on the trail - I'd give it high marks for the challenging terrain. It is NOT for beginners, unless you wanna just do partial. Also, look out for rude, "this is MY trail" riders -- some butt-cavern insulted us for not pulling over - he didn't even bother to let us know he was coming up fast! A little courtesy, please.
reviewed by Iharries on July 13, 2009
Great track!!! This was my first bike trail i was ever on. I've riden this trail around 10 times and i'm still loving it.
reviewed by KOmen on June 3, 2009
I’ve ridden this trail numerous times & would not recommend it to a true beginner. You need to be something other than table shape. You need to be aware of other riders coming from the opposite direction and if your allergic to poison oak….beware.
reviewed by Keithhn on March 12, 2009
If fast rolling singletrack and nice scenery is your thing, then this trail is for you.Not real technical so it's a good place to take beginners.The climbing is moderate.
Similar Trail: Camp Tamarancho.
reviewed by Juan_Gear on November 27, 2008
FATRAC is doing some rebuilding, please check their web sit and give them some Props!
reviewed by RedAmoeba on May 29, 2008
An easy ride on technical, moderate on cardio. Started from the foresthill rd entry point and looped back. Take it on a day with moderate weather or start early as it can get hot on a few of the exposed hills. Nice fast, rolling, sometimes winding downhills after some moderate climbs. The trail is somewhat marked but there appears to be a few downed signs so pay attention. When crossing foresthill the first time, note the connecting trail is only slightly visible from the drainage on the opposite side of the two-lane. One 60 oz camel and a bar were good for the 11+ mile loop.
reviewed by wardtr on September 30, 2007
I love the foothills. FATRAC is great, make more! This trail is still some great riding, beginners can do it, experts can do it faster. If you think you're hardcore ride a single speed 24" out there.
Similar Trail: Pioneer Trail off highway 20
reviewed by Valerie on April 2, 2007
Great fun . It looks like it might be hot in the summer months, parts are out in the open but lots of pretty trail in the trees . The only complaint was one road crossing that wasn't marked . We had to wait for someone to come along and tell us where the trail was on the other side of a busy road .
reviewed by Doug_Houston on November 26, 2006
THis trail holds sentimental value for me. First serious ride and it took greater than an hour and a half the first go. After a year of serious mtb training I have cut that time in half. But if you are looking for a terrific, unsurpassed 11.5 mile quick ride with lots of diversity and incredible scenery this is the ticket.
Similar Trail: Clementine and Olmsted Loops.
reviewed by Clintox50 on November 13, 2005
This is one of my favorite trails nearby. I've only gone counterclockwise but i was told it's more fun to go clockwise and you get more climbing in. i have yet to try it that way. I can easily get this ride in under an hour, sometimes i like to include the new connector trail (which connects forresthill divide to clementine loop) to make it a longer ride. Forresthill is a "fun" trail that's got tons of variation.
Similar Trail: salmon falls
reviewed by tmartin72 on October 24, 2005
Fun trail, but lots of people on weekends watch out for people climbing the opposite direction. Good roller coaster ride that is mainly single track.
Similar Trail: Salmon Falls
reviewed by ianziti on August 25, 2005
This loop can be pretty fun if you ride it fast. It seems most people ride it counterclockwise. I 've ridden both and that seems to be the most fun way to do it.
reviewed by gar29 on August 24, 2005
Riding this trail clockwise, the second half is a blast, with a fun S-turn downhill. In the winter, it can be real cold with sleet and snow on bad days.
reviewed by gar29 on October 24, 2004
Fun trail built by FATRAC, I believe. Lot of horses and hikers also, so pay attention on the downhills.
reviewed by Big_B on June 18, 2004
Agreed, no serious climbs, but it adds up. A guidebook says this ride goes up and down the same 200 feet too many times to count. Sounds about right. Nice shade on most of it too.
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