Tag: American River
Codfish Falls Trail: The biggest adventure is driving there
Codfish Falls is a 65-70 foot waterfall located on Codfish Creek in the Auburn State Rec Area. The creek, and waterfall, flows down toward the North Fork of the American River. The trail to the waterfall is roughly 1.5 miles long with pleasant views of the river, canyon and plant life. There is a small trailhead to …...
South Fork American River: From Iowa Canyon Waterfalls to Slab Creek Dam
Along the South Fork American River, in El Dorado County, sits the Slab Creek Dam which was built in 1967. This dammed portion of the river creates the Slab Creek Reservoir and just a little ways down from the reservoir is where the Iowa Canyon Creek flows into the American River. This creek spans roughly …...
Pennyweight Falls: My two cents on this Placer County waterfall
Directions Take I-80 east from Sacramento to Colfax Take exit 133 off I-80 (Canyon Way) and head 1.1 miles Turn right onto Iowa Hill Road Drive for 2.7 miles to the sharp right turn in road before crossing American River Trailhead is just north of the river bridge on east side of street Park on …...
A look at both the old and the new Iowa Hill Bridges
The older bridge, which was built in 1928, was no longer safe or suitable for modern transportation needs. However, instead of tearing down and replacing the older bridge, the county decided to leave it standing for all to enjoy. This presented a unique scenario of two bridges sharing the same name and location. Directions …...
Yankee Jims Bridge also known as Colfax-Foresthill Bridge
The bridge was built in 1930 and is a few hundred feet above the river. The deck with is a little more than 11 feet and the longest span of length is 210 feet. The vertical clearance above the deck is just above 13 1/2 feet. The bridge has a 3 ton limit and is …...
A quick look at Ponderosa Way Bridge in Placer County
The Codfish Falls trailhead is located at the North side of the bridge. Check out my article on Codfish Falls Trail for more info and pictures This bridge was completed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Ponderosa Way bridge’s total length is 222 feet with its longest span roughly 130 feet in length. The …...
A quick look at the North Fork Dam
The result was an arch type debris dam with the following measurements: 715 above sea level 155 feet above the river bed 620 feet in length Lake Clementine is only accessible for boat users. There’s no option of just driving up to the lake and parking your car to take in the spectacular views. However, …...
A quick look at Lake Clementine
The lake flows over the North Fork Dam; which was built in 1939 by the Army Corps of Engineers with the purpose of containing mining debris that traveled down river. The lake is only accessible by boat unless you make the 2.5 mile hike up the Lake Clementine Trail. However, the beaches are only accessible …...
Clarks Hole: an enchanting swimming spot on the American river
In fact, the city of Auburn used to manage Clarks Hole as a municipal swimming pool over 100 years ago. The swimming hole used to have concession stands and lifeguards. Today, this hole remains very popular especially during the summer months. Origin Many believe that Clarks Hole was the result of mining activity in the …...
Foresthill Bridge: soaring over the American River
Construction was completed in 1973 with the purpose of spanning the planned Auburn Lake. Unfortunately, the Auburn Dam was never built and the lake (reservoir) never came to fruition. However, the bridge still spans the North Fork American River near the Confluence where the North Fork meets with the Middle Fork. The Foresthill bridge...
