Guided Hike - Tamaroo Bar

Tamaroo Bar Hike

When: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 09:30 AM
Where: Auburn Overlook Parking Lot
Hike Description: Western States, Gold St Connector, Contour, Robie Point Fuel Break,and Tamaroo Bar trails to the river. Return via Riverview and Western States. We’ll hike a 4.5-mile semi-loop down to Tamaroo Bar on the American River and enjoy a lunch break on a rocky beach. Learn about the area’s role in gold mining and water use. Parts of the route follow the historic Mountain Quarries RR and Western States Trails. Easy-moderate down, moderate-difficult return climbs 780' back up to our start. Return includes one 0.3-mile, steep (190') climb back up to Riverview trail. Plan on 4-5 hrs. Meet by 9:30 am near the restrooms at Auburn’s Overlook Park parking lot (855 Pacific Ave). Bring water, snack/lunch, shoes with good traction, other essentials. No dogs. Rain cancels. No need to RSVP. Peggy Egli 530-718-0448