Near East Ridge Trail
California poppies in bloom on a nearby hillside.

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Hike Trail

East Ridge Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A gentle downhill that connects from Up Down Trail to the South Fork American River Trail.
1
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.96mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
257ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,036ft
High Point
806ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You can access this trail from the Up Down Trail. From here, the trail heads downhill to a "y" junction with the Hidden Valley Trail. Stay left and continue downhill until the trail ends at the South Fork American River Trail. From here you have several options to extend your hike.

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Contributors
Kristen Arendt