Recreation Region: Silver Fork Area
Caples Creek Trail
The Caples Creek Trail is a moderate 4-mile round trip hike through red fir forest and wet meadows with views of cascading Caples Creek and the Silver Fork of the American River. There are nice wildflower displays along the trail in the early summer.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
17E51
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
Address: 4260 Eight Mile Road Camino, CA 95709
Phone: (530) 644-2324
Hours: 7 days a week from 8 AM until 4:30 PM including holidays (Summer Hours)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Caples Creek Trailhead and Caples Creek Equestrian Trailhead
Directions
From U.S. 50 east, turn south on Silver Fork Road and drive 10 miles to the Caples Creek trailhead on the left.
The equestrian trailhead is an additional 0.2 miles south on Silver Fork Road on the west side off 10N94.
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
