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Distance:
13.5 Miles / 21.7 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
6 hours, ~45 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Auburn State Recreational Area
Town:
Cool, California
Directions:
38.912307, -121.03569
Added:
February 17, 2017
Updated:
May 21, 2018
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365 '

Total Change
1,210 '

Ascent
1,254 '

Descent

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.

Explore 1 trail near Cool, CA
  1. Parking

    38.912307, -121.03569
  2. Main Trailhead

    38.911996, -121.035076
  3. Waterfall

    38.932603, -120.940736
    Waterfall
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)

Season

Summer

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13.5 miles / 21.7 km
Trail added
February 17, 2017
Hiked on
February 17, 2017
Updated on
May 21, 2018

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