new adventures through a one-stop shop for inspiration and ideation, trip planning, information sharing, Travel along North Canyon Way for about a mile. The Stevens Trail was originally surveyed under the ownership and direction of John Rutherford, an Iowa Hill miner and tanner. section of the river canyon. Over the years, transportation from Iowa Hill had improved as well. Turn left, and you will follow this narrow, winding road for about 10 miles all the way to the parking coordinates in the town of Iowa Hill. Don't miss the lady bugs at Secret Ravine if you hike this trail during the winter. and early summer. After leaving the Iowa Hill region, Neff ended up in Colfax where he partnered up with a few others to build a toll-road from Illinoistown to Grass Valley. Steven's Trail from Colfax on the other side of the river. It begins at the trailhead in Colfax and ends at the confluence of Secret Ravine and the North Fork of the American River. our Trails Only met two others on the trail, but by the time I made it back up several groups were starting their way down. The trail traverses sections where the whole hillside is carpeted with blue, yellow, purple, and gold wildflowers highlighted against a blue sky, and green hills dominated by oaks and gray pine. Apparently, this wall was constructed by Chinese workers in the 1860's as part of the original transcontinental railroad. a spot where you can look across the river and see the turn-around Parking will be on your left. Availability: Stevens Trail is one of the most popular The ruggedness of this canyon is on full display and trail allows hikers to be in an area that would not be accessible without this trail. The community boasts many hardcore cyclists and is appealing to visitors due to the abundance of recreational opportunities. Phone: 916-941-3101 Email: BLM_CA_Web_ML@blm.gov ADDRESS: Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Latitude/Longitude: 39.17327, -120.789384 Directions: Getting there: Take the Alta exit off I-80 East, thirty miles northeast of Auburn. more. ), letting me know that was the worst spot. Located about a dozen miles west of Concord, the Stevens Rail Trail offers a quiet, wooded route in Contoocook Village. and reservations. This trail follows close to the North Fork of the American River. Note that the steepest climb comes at the end of this hike. Stevens completed the trail in 1871 and operated it as a toll route for foot traffic, horses, and pack mules traveling between the then-bustling mining town of Iowa Hill and the connection to the Transcontinental Railroad, in what is now the town of Colfax. Rutherford soon brought in a partner, Truman A. Stevens, also a miner. After about half a mile, you'll cross a seasonal tributary to Slaughter Ravine with a narrow (maybe too narrow for some) board to cross. The first 1.5 miles out are reasonably well shaded and make for a good hike year round. Theres still enough residents to form a small and dedicated community. It is in Colfax in Placer County California, Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 26, 2011. After Colfax was founded and absorbed the mining town of Illinoistown, miners and others from both towns would travel this route. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Chain is intact and super sturdy. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Our merry band making its way Unfortunately, in 1883 hydraulic mining was made illegal and all the mining towns like Iowa Hill, Michigan Bluff and others greatly suffered from this. Beautiful wildflowers and rushing river views ! The trail was a tremendous success as the population of Iowa Hill swelled to ten Chain is broken and water force is too high to cross the rocks and most of them turned back. Stevens Trail EAST. In 1955, the first dial telephone service was installed running between Iowa Hill and Colfax, California, it was one line put in by local residents led by Robert F. Many historical accounts state that the rebuilt town was bigger and better than before. Vehicles are allowed to park overnight in the parking lot for up to 72 hours for dispersed camping along the Stevens Trail. Iowa Hill (formerly, Iowa City)[2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, United States. back up the trail on one of the only sun-exposed sections of the trail. long single track to a nice river. Neff made his early fortunes mining in the Iowa Hill region and reportedly mined until 1863. Look to your left and up on this section of trail to see the 1000 ft cliffs of Cape Horn and the still active portion of the Union Pacific Railroad. Getting hot. Pumpy on the way back. Suggest edits to improve what we show. It was nice to be able to dip our feet in the water at the end of it. Iowa Hill enjoys a small but significant cult following of outdoor enthusiasts. Neff was an early Iowa Hill resident who built his empire on the very gold mines that propelled Iowa Hill into a boomtown. "Cougar Habitat." In 1857, a massive fire destroyed most of Iowa Hill. Want to report conditions for this trail? [9] A lock ( I walked in about knee deep carefully through it with a friend. Stevens Trail 4.5 10 reviews #48 of 161 things to do in Sacramento Hiking Trails Write a review About An easy to moderate level trail through oak pines and gold mines. Highway 80 to the town of Colfax, and exit off to the south. trails in the area. Elevation +. [10] This service uses microwave towers to the Foresthill Telephone Company in Foresthill, California. Gorgeous. In 1857, a fire destroyed about one hundred buildings in the central business district of the town, but no fatalities were recorded. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 3.6 miles to the confluence of Secret Ravine and the North Fork of the American Within five miles of town is the North Fork of the American River and the Mineral Bar Campground, Sugar Pine Reservoir recreation area, and numerous trails including the famous Stevens Trail between Colfax and Iowa Hill. Definitely bring extra water. Downed tree at 1 mile was cleared between a.m and afternoon today. Originally built as a toll road for pack mules between Colfax and the gold fields of Iowa Hill. And, his life of success began in Iowa Hill when Neff arrived there by 1851. In 1901, the post office changed its name to Iowa Hill. According to the Kppen Climate Classification system, Iowa Hill has a hot summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. Definitely bring the app because there are splits where you may take the wrong turn. Took the bike trail to go around the waterfall based on other reviews. By 1880, the gold mines of Iowa Hill produced roughly $20 million dollars. Using the telephoto lens we 100% of travelers recommend this experience. PleaseRECREATE RESPONSIBLY. a tunnel to let water out of some of the ponds for hydralic gold mining a long time ago. As a fisher person, my question was how mad at the fish did you need to be. about 10 miles all the way to the parking coordinates in the town of It is now a popular hiking trail, extending 4.5 miles along the North Fork of the American River. This is a relatively unknown continuation of the very popular This trail is very scenic and rich in history - it is on the National Register of Historic Places. narrow in places and the drop-offs are a little scary. Great trail but it gets narrow with steep drop offs. Vehicles are allowed to park overnight in the parking lot for up to 72 hours for dispersed camping along the Stevens Trail. which waders have been known to frequent when the water is much lower This is a risky drive with plenty of thrill and amazing views of the Gold Country landscape. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. Mountain bikers and hikers are asked to use. Neff quickly headed further west to modern day Gold Country, ending up in Iowa Hill. Cougar sightings The Iowa Hill Store acts as a restaurant, bar, post office and ultra mini-market. The trail began as a toll path so thoughts also ran as to how much gold must have been mined to make this worthwhile. Area by the waterfall was cross able but only if you want to get knee deep in rushing water, still pretty to see though. Stevens Trail Trailhead Phone: (916) 941-3101 Email: BLM_CA_Web_ML@blm.gov Address: Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Latitude/Longitude: 39.105545, -120.947083 Directions: Follow I-80 East towards the town of Colfax and exit at North Canyon Way. Iowa Hill (formerly, Iowa City) [2] is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, United States. There was no recovering from this fire. This is a very popular area for camping and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Vista Trails Association. The Mineral Bar Campground is part of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a State Park managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, which began charging for parking in 2013. This trail was designed for people to travel from Illinoistown to Iowa Hill. Its easy going in because its mostly a slow decline and you dont even notice it but when its time to head back after the river, you definitely notice the incline. The Stevens Trail was originally surveyed under the ownership and direction of John Rutherford, an Iowa Hill miner and tanner. Poison Oak grows This was the main route from "Gold Run" to "Iowa Hill". The water level was up on the water fall crossing before you get to the cave a mile and a half or so in. Iowa Hill: A community fighting off the dreaded ghost town label, The Ryde Hotel: a Delta landmark rooted in history, mystery and controversy, May Hollister Woolsey: Sacramentos endearing urban legend, The story behind the abandoned Colfax Hotel, The Cohn House: Folsoms historical, non-haunted mansion, Glen Alpine Springs Resort: Tahoes earliest resort, filled with history and adventure, USOUTDOOR.com Sale! [3] Mail service is three times per week. It offers stellar views of this wild and scenic section of the river canyon. The way there is a breeze but the way back is mostly up hill which was challenging. This meant that the mines were producing a lot of gold. crossings along the early trail, including this one which invited Along the way, you are mostly in shade, with California Bay and oak trees all around. By 1875, two stages went from Iowa Hill to the newer railroad town of Colfax. An exhilarating experience certainly & your thoughts may concentrate towards when this hand constructed trail, the difficulties the builders must of encountered during it's construction. It is tough on the way back up! Iowa Hill. About 50% of the town's homes are vacation homes. some pretty nice views, but nothing otherworldly. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. The success of Iowa Hill also sprung up several mining camps nearby like: Birds Flat, Elizabethtown, Grizzly Flat, Independence Hill, Montana Flat, Roach Hill, Stephens Hill, Succor Flat and Wisconsin Hill. Please Note: Due to increased use of the Stevens Trail, on weekends and in the high use season, parking can be an issue. Travel along North Canyon Way for about a mile. This road was in commercial operation until the existing road was built at the end of the last century. Footing is good to excellent, but the trail is Originally built as a toll road for pack mules between Colfax and the gold fields of Iowa Hill, it slopes gently downhill for about 3.6 miles to the confluence of Secret Ravine and the North Fork of the American River. Abandoned Mines such as the one beside this trail (see Several water crossings. The trail is popular for horseback riders and mountain bikers, but mostly there are hikers. The trail was forgotten but then rediscovered in 1969 by a boyscout, Eric Kiel, and re-charted as part of his scouting project. The water was freezing but absolutely stunning! So, maybe go in Spring/Fall or on a weekday. This region experiences significant variation in weather. http://members.psyber.com/asra/tgsteve.pdf, http://www.colfaxrecord.com/article/iowa-hill-state-capitol-it-was-considered, https://archive.org/stream/historyofplacern00lard/historyofplacern00lard_djvu.txt, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Chronicle, http://auburn.ca.gov/services/Clerk/Docs/Agendas/CC/Item%207%20from%20CC%206-24-2013.pdf, http://www.sierranevadageotourism.org/content/iowa-hill-historic-gold-mining-town/sieFEBF0E08B9EFD2FC7, http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/folsom/stevenstrail.html. In the high 30s in the AM, high 40s by noon. The river TrailRank. Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days. a bend almost two miles in we began to see the river getting closer and The trail was originally used as a toll path from Colfax down to Secret Ravine along the American River and then traveled up the other side to Iowa Hill which was a major metropolis during the Gold Rush period. The mine is said to be unstable and extremely dangerous. MVTA tries to assure the accuracy of The community relies completely upon solar panels and generators for power. Weather was perfect. Although, many of the residents left, Iowa Hill was still surviving. The trail back up is long and uphill all the . First half of the trail shaded well, second half is sparse. Although the bridge connecting the two sides of the river no longer stands, the trail still provides a beautiful hike through an area that was once bustling with minersall in search of gold! Theres a historical marker and the old Wells Fargo bank vault that greet you upon entering town. This means there are also birds and evidence of wildlife. Just off Interstate 80 in Colfax is the Stevens Trail. 74. This road was in commercial operation until the existing road was built at . Stevens Trail The Trail: On its journey to the North Fork American River, this 4.5 mile long (9 miles round trip) trail meanders along a canyon, presenting a series of spectacular views of the famous Gold Rush era river. To take-out, take the Canyon Way exit off I-80 at Colfax to the Colfax-Iowa Hill Road. view to the west with some deep pools immediately below this point Not too steep of incline or declines. - History of the Iowa Hill Road and the Stevens Trail - History of the development of telephone service on the Divide consumption, no matter how clean it looks. Iowa Hill is not & finally received "line" telephone service in 2010, it was one of, if not the LAST town to have telephone lines installed in California. Find incredible places and experiences that help you bring home a story through Beautiful hike! Rutherford soon brought in a partner, Truman A. Stevens, also a miner. Highlights include a waterfall (during certain months) and a small cave. This somewhat strenuous trail is best walked, but if you like trail running, this is a good one too. Unless you are Stevens Trail (Colfax) Stevens Trail (Iowa Hill) Iowa Hill Road Near Big Dipper Road: Iowa Hill: 1870: National: 2002001391: Iowa Hill: Stevens Trail (Iowa Hill) Travelers' Rest: 291 Auburn-Folsom Road: Auburn: POI: Auburn-Folsom 0291: Travelers' Rest: Truckee Trail Marker 39: Pacific Crest Trail: Top 3 Adventure Hacks Based on extensive research, this book includes: . As for the Steven's Trail itself, which is a foot path, it physically felt more like a continuous staircase than a horizontal trail. Governor and a multiyear tenure as the president of the California Miners Association. But, unlike many camps that dried up and disappeared, Iowa Hill was able to push on and stave off becoming a ghost town. The residents quickly rallied together and rebuilt most of the buildings and homes. trail is open all year. There are dozens of famous gold mines in the area, including "Big Dipper" and "Gleeson"[11][12], Frank Norris wrote a short story in 1903 titled The Wife of Chino about local miners who went into town to use the Iowa Hill Post Office.[13]. Several great photo opportunities. I've never done the Stevens Trail in Colfax before. The trail was a tremendous success as the population of Iowa Hill swelled to ten thousand at the height of the Gold Rush. Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History, Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 5, 2011, The Stevens Trail. So glad to finally check this hike off the list! Yonash. What was once a booming town boasting of unparalleled riches and nearly 10,000 residents in its heyday, is now just a small community of residents refusing to fade quietly into the history books. I would definitely recommend this trail rain or shine. Keep Unfortunately, neither had much success. Stevens Trail leaves the graded road and heads toward Robbers Ravine. The townspeople didnt rally together like before, and the town was no longer a desirable destination. Its population is around 200 people. The Stevens Trail is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also along this stretch is an abandoned mine. I can imagine theres even more after a big storm. Stevens also built a self-propelled cable car to transport individuals across the North Fork of the American River. Resolution Authorizing Revised Scope And Disbursement Of Funds for Additional Grant Funding From California High Cost Fund A for the Iowa Hill (Placer County) Project", "A deal in wheat: and other stories of the new and old West", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Iowa_Hill,_California&oldid=1103333693, Unincorporated communities in Placer County, California, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 August 2022, at 07:37. Its well-paved, scenic, and has slight elevation changes. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 7.32mi. In October 2011, landline service again became available, paid for in part by a grant from the California Public Utilities Commission. This is great place to relax, eat, and cool yourself down. Worth a look. Rounding Driving Directions Getting there: Take the Alta exit off I-80 East, thirty miles northeast of Auburn. Trail Distance 7.1 miles Colfax to Iowa Hill, one way. This trail was originally established as a toll road in 1859 by Truman Allen Stevens. From 1849 to 1852, gold was being discovered in many nearby locations like Yankee Jims, Foresthill and Michigan Bluff. By April of 1854, San Franciscos Alta California newspaper reported that the diggings in Iowa Hill were of high value. Bikers and equestrians will take the trail to the right (lower) here. The story of the Stevens Trail begins with the establishment of the Gold Rush mining communities of Illinoistown and Iowa Hill, separated by the steep North Fork American River canyon. FGC 3004 It is unlawful for any person to hunt or discharge while hunting, any firearm or other deadly weapon within 150 yards of any occupied dwelling house, residence, or other building or any barn or other outbuilding used in connection therewith. let us know if any entries are incorrect. You can make it the full 9 miles or turn back at any point. Looking small open pit mine a little off the trail past the signs which Its like hitting a 10 incline on the treadmill and hiking that all the way back. Always a beautiful trail especially in the spring with all of the flowers! Overview Historically, the Stevens Trail connected the town of Iowa Hill with the city of Colfax, both in Placer County, California. Vehicles are allowed to park overnight in the parking lot for up to 72 hours for dispersed camping along the Stevens Trail. Finally, you get to swim in the N Fk American River at the bottom, so bring swimming gear and pucker up for the cold water. Definitely a do again. point for the Steven's Trail on the other side of the river is a One of the best day trips near Sacramento. Dedicated July 4, 1994 Muddy in spots. There still were stages that went from Colfax to Iowa Hill, continued digging for gold, a post office and many great businesses. [4] The town was producing about one hundred thousand dollars per week in gold in 1867. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. The Stevens Trail was originally surveyed under the ownership and direction of John Rutherford, an Iowa Hill miner and tanner. Through the 1860s Iowa Hill became the main mining hub for just about all of the northern mines on the Divide. Turn south on Casa Loma Road to the trailhead. The way back to the trailhead can be a little more difficult because now it is mostly uphill and your legs will be tired from hiking. The long line was suspended from the town of Colfax over the American River Canyon where it would occasionally snap apart. Easy trail to follow, and now with all of the rain, there r a few extra waterfalls flowing. Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days. Enjoy, Water level is super high and made the last crossing extremely challenging! All public lands located in MDM, T. 15 N., R. 9 E., Sec. Built by Truman Allen Stevens it was used as a toll road for miners that needed to get from the mining town of Iowa Hill to the railroad town of Colfax. Pedal, Drink, and Bar hop through Sacramento on a 15 seat Beer Bike, 2-Hour Climbing and Ziplining in West Sacramento, Rock the Yacht Cocktail Cruise Sacramento 21+, Half Day Sardinian Pasta Classes with Dining and Latin Dance, Sacramento City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest, Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour through Napa Valley, Sacramento Sutter District History and Food Walking Tour, Sacramento Scavenger Hunt: California Capital. side trail 100 feet back which goes up and around but is COVERED in The community did not have landline telephone service again until 2011, relying instead on radio communications and spotty mobile/cell phones. When the town of Iowa Hill and the nearby mining camps dried up, this trail was forgotten. Stevens was responsible for the completion and actual use of the trail during its main years of historic use, 1870-1895. NOTE: All California game species are regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 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