Outdoor Adventures & Nature
Auburn Confluence Trails
Where the North and Middle Forks of the American River meet—a hub of riverside trails, swimming holes, gold panning, and the historic No Hands Bridge.
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Highlights
- ✓Meeting point of the North & Middle Forks of the American River
- ✓Gateway to the historic No Hands Bridge (Mountain Quarries RR Bridge)
- ✓River swimming, fishing, and recreational gold panning
- ✓Trailhead for the Western States, Quarry, and Lake Clementine trails
Location
Highway 49 at the American River, Auburn State Recreation Area
Auburn, CA
Visitor Tips
- •Arrive before mid-morning on summer weekends—parking fills fast
- •A day-use fee applies at staffed lots; bring cash
- •River runs cold and fast in spring—use caution and wait for lower summer flows to swim
Additional Information
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