American Canyon Trail

The prettiest trail in ASRA (Auburn State Recreation Area)
Duration: 4-5 hours
Distance: ~8 miles
Difficulty: Intermediate due to the fairly steep 3 mile climb at the end

Dogs okay
Contact: Shannon B. [masked]

Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, waterproof shoes, sunblock, blister kit, etc.
Heed mountain lion, poison oak, and tick warnings. (long pants recommended)

Description: From the "third gate" trailhead we will continue straight onto the Wendell T. Robie trail and continue to the Barbara Schooner Memorial. We'll continue on the WTR trail to the Maine Bar trail and follow it down to where it connects with the American Canyon trail near the end of the Quarry trail. We will climb up the lush American Canyon trail, with several creek crossings, back to the cars.

Directions to American Canyon Trail - Third Gate
From the stop sign in Cool, turn left onto CA 193 toward Georgetown.
Drive 5.3 miles, then turn left onto Sweetwater Trail on the north side (left), which is opposite of Pilgrim Court on the south.
Trailhead is on the right of the street, before the gates to Auburn Lake Trails.
Parking at the trailhead is limited, but you can park along the shoulder.

Price: $3 per person per hour for gas, so about $5 per person to your carpool driver.