Gam Saan Trail - Lotus CA

Last Updated 7/19/2023


This 2.5-mile trail connects Henningsen Lotus Park in Lotus, CA with Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. This trail will connect to the Monroe Ridge Trail in the State Park. To learn more about the rich history of the Chinese forty-niners and miners in Coloma. California State Parks, the Locke Foundation, and members of the Chinese American community celebrated the opening of the Gam Saan (Gold Mountain in Cantonese) Trail on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Parking is at Henningsen Lotus Park for $5.00 / day or $18.00 annual pass.

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