5.8 mi from the trailheadAhart Campground
Campground · California
19.8 mi out & back · 4,628 ft gain · 5,664 ft high point · Very hard
From Sailor Flat Trailhead via the Sailor Flat Trail (2.7 mi)
In Tahoe National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
American River is a 19.8-mile out and back trail via Sailor Flat Trail in Tahoe National Forest starting from Sailor Flat Trailhead.
4,628 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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