Near Cardiac Trail
Perfect river side picnic bench at Oregon Bar, right below the Cardiac and Bypass trails.
Near Cardiac Trail
Bottom of Cardiac Hill
Near Cardiac Trail
Mossy and green even with winter's leaf drop in effect
Near Cardiac Trail
A switchback on Cardiac Trail

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Cardiac Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
The steepest trail between Auburn and the American River.
0.7
mi
Distance
30
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open during daylight hours.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.71mi
Distance
30ft
Elevation Gain
758ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,297ft
High Point
569ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Another classic canyon route for those who know the area already and like steep routes.

Route Conditions

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September 19, 2025
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Contributors
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