Quarry Trail
Cool, California
| Address: | Quarry Trail, Cool, CA, USA |
| GPS: |
38°54'57.1"N 121°1'25.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trails/Routes: | 5.6 mi |
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Hike
This is a hike along the river and an old, historic railway. The trail leads you to a a beautiful amphitheater carved from limestone.You are surrounded by beautiful nature and peaceful noises. The trail is wide and you can take your time to take in all the beauty. The only part that is a little more difficult is the last stretch up to the quarry.
The railway that you will see used to carry out limestone and was taken 7 miles to Auburn for cement productions. Each train was filled about four times a day. In 1942, the metal from the old railway was used as scrap metal during WWII.
There are some places on the trail that aren't clearly marked, especially when you get to the quarry. Stay wary of where you are and keep an eye out for signs that will guide you to where you need to go. The trail is great all year around, but between April and June, the wildflowers are the most beautiful.
KEEP IN MIND: California does charge $10 as a day-use fee for each car going into the parking area, although prices are subject to change. Dogs are allowed if they are leashed. There are no bikes allowed on this hike.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Cool, California
- Head north on CA-193 W/CA-49 N toward Northside Dr (3.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Quarry Trail (0.8 mi)
From Sacramento take Interstate 80 to the Elm Avenue exit in Auburn. Make two lefts onto Highway 49. Drive 2.5 miles down to the American River Confluence. Turn right at the confluence to stay on Highway 49. Make a quick left into the Quarry Trailhead parking lot. Cost is $10 per vehicle. Or you can use a yearly state parks Poppy Pass to park.Courtesy of sacbee.com
Trails
Distance ?
5.6 milesElevation Gain ?
26 feetReal Ascent ?
1,635 feetReal Descent ?
1,609 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-26° to 32°)
-48% to 63%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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