The Clementine Loop Trail is one of my favorite trails near Sacramento. It has up, it has down, and not too much in-between. If you want to make this a longer ride, it can also be connected to the Foresthill Divide Trail using the connector the road near the top of the climb. The initial climb starts at the confluence on Highway 49 near the Cool turnoff. From the parking lot, look up at the Foresthill Bridge, and you'll see the elevation gain for the trail. After this slow climb, the payoff is suite. Steep descents on Stonewall turn into fast and fun single-track on the Confluence Trail. When I've ridden in large groups, it's always fun to shuttle up the Old Foresthill Road to run the Confluence Trail a second time.
Warning: I took a group of boy scouts here and they got too excited for their abilities. The downhill sections make it easy to pick up speed, but know your technical limits.
GPS File: .kml
Distance: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,294 ft
Type: Loop
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
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