1.3 hr
Overview
This trail starts at a parking area off Highway 50. This is a rather hidden trail with lots of trees, though there are breaks in the tree cover which provide awesome views of the American River Canyon north to Horsetail Falls, and east toward Echo Summit and west toward Placerville. The view from the rocky top of Lover's Leap is well worth the climb and the time. The trail continues south and west of Lover's Leap, ending at a forest road.
Trail Stats
4.4 km
142 m
2099 m
1804 m
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Photos
View of Horsetail Falls to the north.
View of Horsetail Falls to the north.
The upper fork takes hikers to the top of Lover's Leap. The lower fork, the historic Pony Express Trail, takes hikers below to Lover's Leap campground. To the photog's back, the trail goes to Camp Sacramento.
The upper fork takes hikers to the top of Lover's Leap. The lower fork, the historic Pony Express Trail, takes hikers below to Lover's Leap campground. To the photog's back, the trail goes to Camp Sacramento.
Waterfall on the trail to Lover's Leap
Waterfall on the trail to Lover's Leap
The road leading into Camp Sacramento (where the hike begins)
The road leading into Camp Sacramento (where the hike begins)
At the top of Lovers Leap, below the sign telling you not to throw rocks.
At the top of Lovers Leap, below the sign telling you not to throw rocks.
Coming up the trail about 2/3 the way to Lovers Leap. Looking north across highway 50 towards horse tail falls.
Coming up the trail about 2/3 the way to Lovers Leap. Looking north across highway 50 towards horse tail falls.