Green Valley Trailhead
Elevation: 4,080' Green Valley Trail is a very difficult 2.25 mile long, lightly used trail at an elevation of 4,080 feet. This trail accesses the North Fork of the American River. There is a 2,240 foot change in elevation in the 2.4 mile hike, so one should be in good physical condition. It is possible to continue down river for a short way or cross the river and travel upstream into Green Valley and through private property. However, these sections of trail are not maintained by the Forest Service and may be difficult to follow in places.
General Information
The trailhead is accessed through Shirttail Creek campground at Sugar Pine Reservoir. The campground is closed for the winter so to access the trailhead you would park at Sugar Pine boat ramp and hike around the reservoir to the Shirttail Creek campground.
No fees are required for this site
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.154
Longitude: -120.785
Directions
Directions from I-80: Take Foresthill exit and proceed 15.5 miles to the Foresthill Road to the Foresthill Ranger Station. Continue on for 10 miles mores to Forest Road #10. Follow it for approximately 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 campground. Travel 3 miles to the signed trailhead. The road is rocky and a high clearance vehicle is advised.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
