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West Ridge Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Sacramento Valley
  4. …Greater Auburn
  5. Cronan Ranch Recreation Area
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“Great views of the American River and the Cronan Ranch Valley. ”

Tony Brickel
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2.3

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

1,235' 376 m

High

806' 246 m

Low

326' 99 m

Up

444' 135 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Watch out for horse riders.

Description

From the trailhead on Pedro Rd., take Cronan Ranch Road to the first trail on the right up a steep climb to the top of Cronan Ranch Valley's West Ridge. After cresting the ridge, go straight until the trail ends at South Fork ART.

The trail is a combination of singletrack and fire road. There are no particularly difficult sections, but the initial climb is demanding.

Contacts

Local Club: American River Conservancy (ARC)

Land Manager: BLM California - Mother Lode Field Office

Shared By:

Tony Brickel
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

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in Cronan Ranch Recreation Area

#24344

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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in California

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View from the West Ridge Trail
Apr 23, 2015 near Auburn…, CA
West Ridge Trail - Cronan Ranch
Apr 17, 2015 near Auburn…, CA
About 1/4 way into the loop, overlooking the American River.
Feb 12, 2016 near Auburn…, CA

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Dec 17, 2017
Pedar Bruce
We started on the ridge trail, turned at short connector to the Long Valley Trail back. About 4 mile loop and one of the prettier trails ever!

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