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Lake Clementine to Shortcut to Stonewall Loop to Confluence Trails

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Distance
6.49 mi
Elevation gain
932 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
932 ft
Max elevation
1,489 ft
TrailRank 
35 5
Min elevation
562 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 40 minutes
Time
3 hours 37 minutes
Coordinates
1847
Uploaded
December 6, 2019
Recorded
December 2019
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near Bowman, California (United States)

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Itinerary description

Starting on the Lake Clementine Trail to Lake Clementine Rd to Shortcut Trail to Stonewall Trail to Confluence Trail.

This loop hike has some seriously rocky trails in some areas. Also, seasonal creeks and waterfalls can create some sketchy areas especially on the Stonewall & Confluence Trails. However, this ol’ gal did fine with good ankle-high hiking boots and my reliable trekking poles.

For an added bonus mile and more hill climbing, at mile 2 take the road down to the dam for a lovely viewing and snack break.

Waypoints

PictographRiver Altitude 942 ft
Photo ofNorth Fork American River

North Fork American River

From Lake Clementine Rd looking down.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,112 ft
Photo ofLake Clementine Dam

Lake Clementine Dam

Looking down on the dam from Lake Clementine Rd

PictographInformation point Altitude 1,496 ft
Photo ofGate at Fuel Break Trail

Gate at Fuel Break Trail

The Shortcut Trail is about 30 ft behind this gate.

PictographIntersection Altitude 1,496 ft
Photo ofShortcut Trail down to Stonewall Trail

Shortcut Trail down to Stonewall Trail

Shortcut Trail is just a skip away before crossing Foresthill Rd. BE VERY CAREFUL CROSSING THE ROAD. Vehicles are coming at high speeds around blind corners.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,188 ft
Photo ofNearing Stonewall

Nearing Stonewall

The Stonewall is on the river side of the hill holding back the mountain on a very steep cliff. You’ll see huge boulders marking the edge. If you creep up to the wall and look over, it is a straight-down drop off!

Comments  (1)

  • Mark Moore Dec 22, 2021

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    This trail has excellent views of the Middle Fork of the American River.

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