Quarry Road Trail (American River Middle Fork)
Tuesday, February 28, 2024
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
HIKE DISTANCE: 6 1/2 miles round-trip (in and out, not a loop)
ELEVATION GAIN: Trailhead about 600 ft. With side trail about 400 ft. gain.
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Mostly
wide dirt/gravel road with gradual up and downs. Side trail to
quarry view has some steep sections but not rocky. Be prepered for mud.
GENERAL LOCATION: South side of Middle Fork of the American River, near the Confluence off Highway 49
DESCRIPTION:
Walk along Quarry Road Trail with fine river views towards Mammoth Bar.
A ½ mile side trail overlooks Cave Canyon,
boasting cliffside caves and a rock amphitheater in the abandoned
quarry. Return to Quarry Road Trail with interesting remnants of
limestone-loading platform for rail cars. Continue up-river to turn
around at scenic creek. There we retrace our steps to
lunch back at the picnic tables along the river.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
35 minutes each way—about 18 miles. Donation to driver $3 + a
portion of the $10 parking fee. If you have a State Park Pass,
please bring it. Expected return to SCLH about 2:30 pm.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Gay Mackintosh/Debbie Knowles
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Porta-potties at trailhead and picnic area.
RISKS: Some poison oak but easily avoided. Some mosquito
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) If you have any health issues please consider your condition before hiking.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (drivers license), health insurance card, and name and phone number of emergency contact. 3)
Bring another pair of shoes with your hiking boots, along with a bag to
store your dirty gear. Please be considerate of your driver’s car
and wear clean shoes home.
4) Bring water, lunch, sunscreen. Trekking poles are useful for the side trails into the quarry area.
QUESTIONS: Gay Mackintosh, 916-209-3628
Rain on hike day will cancel hike. Rain day before may prevent access to side trails but we will proceed with shortened hike.
MEETING TIME: 8:30 AM - leave at 8:45 AM
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