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North Fork American River – Colfax Cemetery loop from Clipper Gap

North Fork American River – Colfax Cemetery loop from Clipper Gap

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North Fork American River – Colfax Cemetery loop from Clipper Gap

02:55

51.4km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Auburn State Recreation Area

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Parking

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23.2 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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29.0 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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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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30.2 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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51.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.9 km

530 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

9.01 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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North Fork American River – Colfax Cemetery loop from Clipper Gap

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Colfax Cemetery

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax

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