| Highway 49 is the main link between Auburn and the town of Cool on the opposite side
of the American River Canyon. Close to the highway bridge over the American
River is where the Lower Quarry Vetcheck and
No Hands Bridge. are located. |
| Also at the spot where Highway 49 bridges the river, the Old
Foresthill Road branches off, winding its way up the canyon wall to
join the Foresthill Divide Road. |
| Highway 49 between Auburn and Cool is a steep, twisty, heavily
travelled two-lane road with very few turnouts. If driving a large rig, gear
down and take it very slowly: Save your brakes. Grades in some sections are
8% or more. |
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