Historically, the Stevens Trail connected the town of Iowa Hill with the city of Colfax, both in Placer County, California. The dog-friendly trail now extends 4.5 miles along the northwestern slope of the North Fork of the American River Canyon. It begins at the trailhead in Colfax and ends at the confluence of Secret Ravine and the North Fork of the American River.
Directions:
Follow I-80 East towards the town of Colfax and exit at North Canyon Way. Travel along North Canyon Way for about a mile. Go past the Colfax cemetery to the Stevens Trailhead. Parking will be on your left.
Please Note: Due to increased use of the Stevens Trail, on weekends and in the high use season, parking can be an issue. When parking along North Canon Way, be sure to legally park alongside the road safely out of the traffic. Do not block driveways and please respect private property rights. Vehicles parked illegally on private property or blocking any driveway will be towed at the owner’s expense.