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Auburn

American River Canyon – Shirland Canal loop from Auburn-Conheim

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Placer County
Auburn

American River Canyon – Shirland Canal loop from Auburn-Conheim

Moderate

4.8

(5608)

9,409

riders

American River Canyon – Shirland Canal loop from Auburn-Conheim

03:23

64.4km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4.15 km for 304 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.24 km

Gold Miner Statue at Auburn entrance

Highlight • Monument

A giant concrete statue of a gold miner symbolically greets visitors as they enter or drive through Auburn on Hwy 50 to Tahoe.

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2

1.34 km

Old Town Auburn

Highlight • Historical Site

Auburn's downtown preserved some of its 19th century Western town architecture and flair. After its initial boom during the gold mining period it maintained its seat of courts and benefits …

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3

1.87 km

Bernhard House & Wine Cellar museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Winery cellar founded 1871 making it the oldest surviving building in Auburn.

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4

3.12 km

Loop road and start/end of a network of trails, including the Overlook Trail and the Western States Trail. Scenic views of the American River Canyon to the east and south

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5

3.86 km

American River Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

A little east parallel and between road and the the Shirland Canal Trail, Pioneer Express has excellent views into American River Canyon.

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6

4.30 km

Shirland Canal

Highlight • River

The Shirland Canal has the Shirland Canal Trail running along it for 2 miles. This narrow canal winds through south Auburn and has a lot of trees around that shade it.

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B

64.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

23.0 km

5.34 km

276 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

29.5 km

276 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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