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Meet at the Sunplash parking lot at 1813 Taylor Rd. In Roseville at 5:30 pm to capool to the trailhead.

Distance: 1.6 miles one way; 1½ hrs up, ¾ hrs down (hiking). This does not include distance to trailhead. A variety of loop options are available.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Slope: 16% avg; 30% max. (see below)
Trailhead / Parking: (N38-54-893; W121-02-388)
Trailhead is on Hwy 49, 1¾ miles south of ASRA Park Headquarters. Take Hwy 49 south from Auburn towards Placerville. After crossing the American River, park on right off the highway. Walk to trailhead through the green gate.
Description
This steep trail offers great, bird’s eye views of the confluence and American River canyons. On clear days, it offers sweeping views of the Sacramento Valley to the west and the Sierras to the east. Its steep gradient offers a good aerobic workout, climbing 1000 ft in 1.2 miles. It follows a buried telephone cable on its ascent from the confluence area to the ridge and the Olmstead Loop. After reaching the ridge, the trail passes through open, rolling hills and meadows dominated by several species of oaks, and wildflowers in the spring. Limestone out-croppings at the top give the trail its name.
http://members.psyber.com/asra/tgptrk.pdf

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