Quarry Trail

Quarry Trail is a mountain biking route in Auburn State Recreation Area in California, on land managed by State Park and Recreation. It runs 2.2 miles one way as an out-and-back, so the full ride covers about 4.4 miles. The route stays low, ranging between roughly 650 and 850 feet in elevation. Riders gain about 320 feet one way, a modest amount of climbing spread over the 2.2-mile stretch. That makes for a short outing that suits a quick ride or a warm-up before linking into other routes in the area. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable riding, with typical April averages near 68°F for highs and 45°F for lows, and October averages near 77°F and 52°F, according to a nearby weather station in Auburn. Summer runs hot, with typical July highs around 93°F at that station. Several trails sit almost next door. American Canyon Trail (Waterfall) and Maine Bar Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Poverty Bar Trail is about half a mile off. For climbers, Bar Rock is roughly 3 miles away.