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Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Sacramento Valley
  4. …Greater Auburn
  5. Auburn State Recreation Area
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“A famously steep trail up "Training Hill" to Pointed Rocks. ”

Justin Johnsen
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1.7

Miles

2.8

KM

Point to Point

1,624' 495 m

High

611' 186 m

Low

1,017' 310 m

Up

18' 5 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (7°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

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Description

Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail connects the Confluence area to Olmstead Loop Trail. It is a a steep uphill that levels out near the top, and is great for creating a looped hike in the area.

Flora & Fauna

Mostly foothill woodlands, with a scattering of a few other wildlife habitats.

Contacts

Local Club: Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers (ASRACK)

Land Manager: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA)

Shared By:

Justin Johnsen with improvements by Tilman Giese
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  3.3 from 3 votes

#13

in Auburn State Recreation Area

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View across the Auburn State Recreation Area from this ascent on Pointed Rocks Trail.
Jan 10, 2021 near Auburn, CA
The city of Auburn from Pointed Rocks Trail.
Jan 10, 2021 near Auburn, CA
The sign at the top of Pig Farm Trail.
Jul 26, 2016 near Auburn, CA

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Dec 28, 2019
Tilman Giese
Jan 29, 2017
Mary Bastian

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