Colfax – Colfax Cemetery loop from Auburn-Conheim

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Colfax – Colfax Cemetery loop from Auburn-Conheim

Hard

2.6

(30)

riders

Colfax – Colfax Cemetery loop from Auburn-Conheim

04:11

63.2km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.1 km

Colfax

Highlight • Settlement

Colfax sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet between the grasslands of Central California and the mountains of Tahoe. The town is known for its railroad history and outdoor recreation.

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31.3 km

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax

Highlight • Monument

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax monument gives a brief history of the importance of this area. In summary, it recognizes how the town of Colfax was a vital construction supply depot during the building of the transcontinental railway for 10 months.

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32.3 km

Colfax Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Colfax Cemetery is a small sized cemetery but it has over 3,000 memorials. A lot of graves date back to the 1850s and are well maintained. The trees here are beautiful as well.

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60.5 km

Gold Rush Museum in the Historic Train Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Giant sculpture of a gold digger pushing his cart in the square in front of the historic train station, now housing the Folsom Gold Rush Museum.

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61.9 km

Old Town Auburn

Highlight • Historical Site

Auburn's downtown preserved some of its 19th century Western town architecture and flair. After its initial boom during the gold mining period it maintained its seat of courts and benefits …

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63.2 km

End point

Train Station

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