Gold Rush
1.0 mi
Distance
108 ft
Elev. Gain
24m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Gold Rush is a point-to-point trail in El Dorado County, California. It is 1 mile long and gains 108 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Amador Pines, California, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,241 ft |
| High point | 0.0 mi | 1,243 ft |
| End | 1.0 mi | 1,208 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Amador Pines, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- El Dorado County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Pipi Campground
3.1 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Somerset, CA
Check official pricing73 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Capps Crossing
7.9 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Grizzly Flats, CA
Check official pricing10 sitesReservable TentRV
Middle Fork Cosumnes Campground
10.4 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Grizzly Flats, CA

Tilted Hill
10.8 mi awaySomerset, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Dispersed Site near 38.7058, -120.3913
11.5 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Dispersed
Sly Guard Cabin
11.9 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Pollock Pines, CA
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable TentCabin Some Coverage
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