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Fuel Break Trail – Foresthill Bridge loop from North Fork Dam

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United States

California

Placer County

Fuel Break Trail – Foresthill Bridge loop from North Fork Dam

Moderate

4.8

(6348)

6,349

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Fuel Break Trail – Foresthill Bridge loop from North Fork Dam

02:28

22.8km

800m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 51 m for 295 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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709 m

Fuel Break Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Fuel Break Trail near Foresthill is a short connector fire road providing access to the Culvert trail. This route passes through scenic oak meadows and woodlands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area once you reach the ridgeline.

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3.14 km

Foresthill Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Foresthill Road is a scenic highway going through the Auburn State Recreation Area. It's not great for running on, as it has no good shoulders and can be very trafficked, but it is a good turn-around spot.

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6.72 km

Foresthill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Foresthill Bridge, spanning 2,428 feet over the North Fork American River, holds the title of the tallest bridge in California. Does it look familiar? Movie buffs might recognize it …

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7.12 km

Foresthill Bridge View

Highlight • Bridge

The Foresthill Bridge, spanning 2,428 feet over the North Fork American River, holds the title of the tallest bridge in California. Does it look familiar? Movie buffs might recognize it …

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11.0 km

Fuel Break Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Fuel Break Trail near Foresthill offers a relatively short and easy hike. It leads through oak meadows, woodlands and once you reach the ridgeline, it offers nice views of the surrounding area.

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15.3 km

Old Auburn Foresthill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Auburn Foresthill Road has a fraction of the car traffic as Foresthill Road does so it's a more mellow road to ride. It winds through the woods and usually …

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22.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

6.65 km

6.61 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

4.35 km

3.29 km

390 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Fuel Break Trail – Foresthill Bridge loop from North Fork Dam

Fuel Break Trail

Foresthill Road

Foresthill Bridge

Foresthill Bridge View

Fuel Break Trail

Old Auburn Foresthill Road

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