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North Fork American River

Inside Tahoe National Forest

2.0 mi out & back · 711 ft gain · 1,596 ft high point · Moderate

In Tahoe National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

North Fork American River out and back in Tahoe National Forest climbs 711 feet.

Elevation

711 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.8 mi from the trailhead
Dru Barner Campground
Campground
6.8 mi from the trailhead

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Out: 260 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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.

At a glance

Length: 2.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 711 ft round trip
High point: 1,596 ft
Low point: 1,408 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.0 mi and 711 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 10
Trailhead: 39.0326° N · 120.7108° W

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Dru Barner Campground

Campground · California

7.8 mi from the trailhead

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Union Valley Bike Trail

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Inside Eldorado National Forest
1,517 ft of climbing

11.7 mi out & back · 1,517 ft gain · Hard

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Mckinstry

Ends at McKinstry Lake
Inside Eldorado National Forest
6,441 ft of climbing

18.2 mi out & back · 6,441 ft gain · Very hard

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Sugar Pine Trail

Ends at Sugar Pine Reservoir
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Millionaire Trail

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Camp under a mile away

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- 1,582 ft of climbing
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- 2,372 ft of climbing
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- 5,701 ft of climbing
18.0 mi out & back · 5,701 ft gain · Very hard
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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat51°44°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun54°44°Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon62°49°Mostly Sunny
Tue60°47°Chance Light Rain
Wed61°47°Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu60°46°Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri62°Chance Light Rain

Sat: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 0 to 3 mph SW

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