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Colfax – Yankee Jims Bridge loop from Colfax

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Colfax – Yankee Jims Bridge loop from Colfax

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Colfax – Yankee Jims Bridge loop from Colfax

04:38

45.2km

1,310m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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Auburn State Recreation Area

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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300 m

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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447 m

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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12.1 km

Yankee Jims Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Yankee Jim's Bridge is on Yankee Jim Road, which is a dirt one-lane road. It is a historic suspension bridge, built over 90 years ago. There is a swimming hole …

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28.7 km

Iowa Hill and Wells Fargo vault

Highlight • Historical Site

Iowa Hill was settled in the 1850s during the gold rush. The town was destroyed by fires a few times, and rebuilt. The ruins include the original Wells Fargo Bank …

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38.4 km

North Fork American River

Highlight • River

Pass over the American North Fork River, which is one of the three main forks of the American River, alongside the South and Middle forks. The river is home to …

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38.4 km

North Fork American River

Highlight • River

Pass over the American North Fork River, which is one of the three main forks of the American River, alongside the South and Middle forks. The river is home to …

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44.1 km

Colfax Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Colfax Cemetery is a small sized cemetery but it has over 3,000 memorials. A lot of graves date back to the 1850s and are well maintained. The trees here are beautiful as well.

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45.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

15.9 km

11.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Colfax

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax

Yankee Jims Bridge

Iowa Hill and Wells Fargo vault

North Fork American River

North Fork American River

Colfax Cemetery

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