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Today we set out to explore the Quarry Trail in Auburn, California. This popular 10.8-mile out-and-back trail is rated moderate and is located in the Auburn State Recreation Area. For this adventure, we made it as far as the Lime Stone Wall Climbing area before turning back due to trail closure.

The Quarry Trail is right off State Route 49, but parking was a bit wild that day! We ended up parking north of the trailhead and starting from there. From the red X on the map below, we discovered a hidden little path that led us down to No Hands Bridge. From there, we picked up part of the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls trailhead and walked alongside Route 49 to officially kick off our hike.

As always, the American River was absolutely beautiful and made the whole trek worth it.

Video Time Stamp:

00:00 – Our video starts from the hidden trail off of State Route 49 as depicted in the above map. You can oversee the No Hands Bridges and the American River.

01:47 – Here we seen some historical information about the Mountain Quarries Rail Bridge.

01:54 – Beautiful views of the American River while standing on the No Hands Bridge as people walked alongside the shoreline.

02:25 – In the distance, we caught a glimpse of the Foresthill Bridge. The Foresthill Bridge, which is said to be 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River’s North Fork, it is the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in the state. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day back in 1973. According to Sierra Nevada Geo Tourism

03.50 – Approaching State Route 49 as we walk towards the Quarry Trailhead.

04:00 – Arriving at the Trailhead

04:10 – Information posted about partial trail closure.

04:20 – Additional footage walking along side the American River

04:40 – More historical information about the native American People that used to inhabit this area along with mining history.

04:51 – Old trail sign as you begin your climb towards Lime Stone Wall Climbing

04:57 – Entering Lime Stone Wall Climbing area. There was a couple climbing the wall seen at 05:18.

05:43 – Hidden Cave accessible by climbing. Said to have housed prehistoric artifacts!

06:55 – Hawver Cave. The cave is closed off, but very interesting to see.

07:30 – From Hawver Cave, we went down to the river shore and took a break before heading back to the car to enjoy some lunch.

We hope you enjoy the video! Have you ever hiked this trail? Let us know your thoughts and experience in the comments below. 😊

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