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Quarry Road Trail to American Canyon

The Quarry Road Trail in Auburn State Recreation Area is a 13.5 mile out-and-back hike that actually follows a portion of the Western States Trail.

It’s a wide dirt path that is perfect for trail running, easy mountain biking or hiking. It’s also dog and horse friendly. Follow the American Canyon Trail another mile to some small waterfalls and a deep little hidden pool.

For more details, check out the Norcalhiker Blog post for this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Quarry Road Trail is a 13.5-mile out-and-back trail located in Cool, CA, within Auburn State Recreation Area.
  • The trail is wide, dirt, and suitable for trail running, easy mountain biking, hiking, dogs, and horses.
  • Extending another mile onto the American Canyon Trail leads to small waterfalls and a hidden pool; further details are available on the Norcalhiker Blog.
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Distance
13.5 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6.8 hrs
Elev. Gain
1,210'
Rating
0.0
Added
February 17, 2017
Updated
May 21, 2018

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Total Change
365'
Ascent
1,210'
Descent
1,254'
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    38.912307, -121.03569
  2. Main Trailhead

    38.911996, -121.035076

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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