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American River Canyon – Colfax Hill loop from Auburn-Conheim

American River Canyon – Colfax Hill loop from Auburn-Conheim

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3.5

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American River Canyon – Colfax Hill loop from Auburn-Conheim

04:39

93.8km

1,510m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.13 km

American River Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

A little east parallel and between road and the the Shirland Canal Trail, Pioneer Express has excellent views into American River Canyon.

Tip by

34.1 km

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax

Highlight • Monument

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax monument gives a brief history of the importance of this area. In summary, it recognizes how the town of Colfax was a vital construction supply depot during the building of the transcontinental railway for 10 months.

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34.3 km

Colfax

Highlight • Settlement

Colfax sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet between the grasslands of Central California and the mountains of Tahoe. The town is known for its railroad history and outdoor recreation.

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35.6 km

Colfax Hill

Highlight • Summit

71.5 km

Bear River

Highlight • River

Bear River is a tributary of the Feather River that flows 73 miles through the Sierra and Central Valley. Bear River offers several recreational opportunities, such as swimming, fishing, and gold panning.

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93.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.7 km

2.17 km

1.11 km

966 m

Surfaces

92.7 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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American River Canyon – Colfax Hill loop from Auburn-Conheim

American River Canyon

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax

Colfax

Colfax Hill

Bear River

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