Green Valley Trail

Green Valley Trail

American River Ranger District

Tahoe National Forest

General Information

Mileage: ..................................... 2.62 miles each way

Elevation: ................................... 4,080 to 1,867 feet

Difficulty: .................................... Most Difficult

Use Level: ................................... Light

Topographic Map:......................Dutch Flat

Trailhead Access

 

From Interstate 80, take the Foresthill exit to Foresthill Road and proceed 15.5 miles to the Foresthill Ranger Station. Continue 10 more miles to Sugar Pine Road (Forest Road 10). Follow it for 5 miles until you cross Sugar Pine Dam. One mile beyond the dam, turn right on to Elliot Ranch Road, which is the dirt road just past the paved road to the campgrounds. Travel 3 miles to the signed trailhead and make a left. NOTE: The road is rocky and a high clearance vehicle is advised.In winter months the road is closed to motor vehicles for protection of resources in wet weather.

Trail Description  

 

Access to the North Fork of the American River via the Green Valley trail is very steep, and rocky in places.  There is a 2,200 foot change in elevation in the 2.6 mile hike; good physical condition is needed to hike this trail. It is possible to continue downriver for a short way, but the Forest Service established trail does not go far and there is private property in the area; please respect the property owner’s rights. Good fishing is available at times, and river access with limited camping is possible along the trail. Campfire permits are required for campfires, backpacking stoves, BBQs and lanterns. 

For More Information

American River Ranger District

Foresthill Ranger Station

22830 Foresthill Road

Foresthill, CA 95631

(530) 367-2224

(530) 367-2226  TDD

Trail Map 

 

 

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