Gold Rush
2.7 mi
Distance
463 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 9m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Gold Rush is a point-to-point trail in El Dorado County, California. It is 2.7 miles long and gains 463 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Amador Pines, California, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,292 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 1,345 ft |
| End | 2.8 mi | 1,319 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 5 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
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Capps Crossing
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Middle Fork Cosumnes Campground
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Grizzly Flats, CA
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11.1 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Dispersed
Eldorado National Forest Mokelumne Campground
11.7 mi awayEldorado National Forest
Jackson, CA
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