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Western States Pioneer Express Recreation Trail

Auburn, California

8.71 mi / 1519 ft gain

Contour Trail Loop

Auburn, California

2.52 mi / 614 ft gain

Western States, Robie Point, Cardiac Hill and Shirland Canal Loop

Auburn, California

10.03 mi / 1716 ft gain

Robie Point Firebreak Trail

Auburn, California

5.5 mi / 498 ft gain

Robbie Point Firebreak and Riverview Trail Loop

Auburn, California

4.3 mi / 524 ft gain

Robbie Point Trail

Auburn, California

2.6 mi / 308 ft gain

Western States Trail to Manzanita Trail Loop

Auburn, California

4.38 mi / 771 ft gain

Shirland Canal and Cardiac Bypass Loop

Auburn, California

3.49 mi / 984 ft gain

Shirland Canal Loop

Auburn, California

3.01 mi / 860 ft gain

Places to stay

Faucherie

Nevada County, California

Faucherie

Placerville KOA Journey

Shingle Springs, California

Placerville KOA Journey

Loon Lake Chalet

El Dorado County, California

Loon Lake Chalet

Shirttail Creek

Foresthill, California

Shirttail Creek

Giant Gap

Foresthill, California

Giant Gap

Stumpy Meadows

Wentworth Springs Road

Stumpy Meadows

Guides and stories

6 of the Best Places to Hike and Shoot near Sacramento

6 of the Best Places to Hike and Shoot near Sacramento

Glenn Robinson

The Most Relaxing Backpacking Trip I've Ever Taken with My Dog, Jack

The Most Relaxing Backpacking Trip I've Ever Taken with My Dog, Jack

Benjamin Canevari

The Desolation Wilderness Mindset

The Desolation Wilderness Mindset

Morgan Woodhouse

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