Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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Auburn State Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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698 m

Shirland Canal Trailhead at Maidu

Highlight • Trail

Rest area with drinking water fountain, restrooms and info panels, right along the scenic and perfectly flat Shirland Canal Trail

Tip by

6.62 km

Canyon View from Pioneer Express Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Canyon View Community center is just a few steps up on the other side of Shirland Canal, with a great view down into the American River Canyon.

Tip by

7.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.82 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

2.78 km

1.15 km

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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