North Fork American River Trail

North Fork American River Trail

The proposed project is a multiple-use recreation trail located along the North Fork of the American River in the Auburn State Recreation Area. The trail begins at the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River and extends 12.6 miles to the Ponderosa Road Crossing near Weimar. The trail would be constructed with a 4-foot tread width and periodic turnouts for passing. The trail corridor would be cleared of vegetation approximately eight feet in width, and up to 15 feet when necessary to obtain a safe line of sight. Rock stream crossings and four bridges would be installed for crossing ephemeral and intermittent drainages encountered along the trail. Two new staging areas are proposed for the trail including one near the Ponderosa Crossing and another near the east end of the Foresthill Bridge. Hikers and bikers would use existing parking at the confluence as well as the proposed northern stage area near Ponderosa Crossing. Horse trailers would be accommodated at both new staging areas.

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Recreational (Trail Construction)

Trail Construction

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