Review Date
July 2, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: patchouli ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Dope! Sweet! Fast! Beautiful! I love this trail! If this trail was compared to sex then it would be like doing it with a Pornstar. Mostly single track. There are only a few tiny little parts of fire road. It's a good idea to go with someone who has been before because it breaks up a few times. This is the fastest trail in the area. If you ride it ccw, Bomb!, if you ride it cw, a tremendous work out. After you are done drive up the road and take a swim at Upper Like Clementine. It's not very rocky at all but the climbs can get you breathing pretty hard. One half is more sunny and the other is kind of shady. If you ride it ccw then the second half is the shaded part. Be sure not to make a right at the end because this is the connector trail. This is my favorite trail of all time.

Recommended Route:
From Sac, take the 80E to the Forest Hill exit. Turn right. Go about 5 to 7 miles and youll see a little parking area on the right. The trail head is right there. After ride about a hlaf mile youll come to a sign, to ride ccw go right. Then a phat DH section gets you in the mood real quick.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Clementine and Olmstead

Review Date
November 19, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: geezerbiker ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Usually ride this trail 1-2 times per week. Nice loop with several good cardio hills. Only one or two technical spots (i.e., the tree roots), but this trail is just about the right for those looking for something physically challenging. Going counter, after the tree roots is "Heartbreak Hill". It will definitely get your cardio going. If you can finish in under 60 minutes, you are part of an elite group.

Recommended Route:
Most bikers go counter clockwise

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Clementine connector to Confluence

Review Date
July 10, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Hagen ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
FATRAC has done a fantastic job building and maintaining this trail. It's a fast, flowing, ride with nothing too strenuous. Alternate going clockwise and counter clockwise for two totally different rides. I usually get off of work at 5, go to my apt. in downtown Sac, pack up and get out the door by around 6-6:15, get to the trailhead around 6:45-7 and do the whole loop in about an hour and fifteen minutes. Its a perfect ride to do especially in the long summer days

Recommended Route:
From Sac, take I-80 to Auburn, exit Foresthill Rd., go about 3 - 4 miles, parking lot on your right, and head up.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Pioneer, South Yuba, Bullard's Bar, Downieville, Upper Bidwell (Chico), Sweetwater

Review Date
October 12, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: dhouston ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
One of the most beautiful rides in the greater foothill area. Some challenging uphills and terrific serpentining downhill. My favorite.

Recommended Route:
Counter Clockwise on Loop.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Confluence Trail.

Review Date
June 19, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: MarcHach ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
One of the top 3 or 4 in the state. Do this loop twice, once clockwise and once counter, and you're good to go! Very fun with some technical areas. Mostly bikers, few hikers if any.