Fuel Break Trail

Fuel Break Trail is a mountain biking route on land managed by the Bureau of Reclamation in California, about 1.6 miles from the community of Bowman. The trail is an out-and-back with a total distance of about 3 miles and a one-way elevation gain of about 403 feet, starting at roughly 1,317 feet and rising to about 1,686 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Auburn weather station show highs around 77°F in May and October, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several other outdoor spots sit within about a mile of the trail. Clarks Hole Trail and Clementine Trail are each about half a mile away, and the Tall Green Bridge climbing area and Training Hill (Pointed Rocks) Trail are about 0.7 miles off.