Near Cardiac Bypass Trail
A switchback on Cardiac Trail
Near Cardiac Bypass Trail
One of the more exposed sections of steep slopes below this otherwise mellow canal trail.
Near Cardiac Bypass Trail
Tree fall on the Bypass
Near Cardiac Bypass Trail
Cardiac Bypass Trail on a rainy day.

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Cardiac Bypass Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
The Cardiac Bypass Trail must be traveled from the many other connecting trails of China Bar and beyond.
1.7
mi
Distance
68
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Auburn State Recreation Area - China Bar area is currently open 8 am to sunset.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.7mi
Distance
68ft
Elevation Gain
559ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,370ft
High Point
821ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail weaves in and out of the Pioneer Express Trail, Shirland Canal Trail, and the similarly named but steeper Cardiac Trail. Nice views! Foot and bike tire traffic share this one.

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Contributors
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