Trailhead Fire

Trailhead Fire
Part of the 2016 California wildfires
Trailhead Fire: View of Cock Robin point from the East, June 29, 2016
Date(s)
  • June 28, 2016 (2016-06-28)
  • July 18, 2016 (2016-07-18)
LocationEldorado National Forest, Placer County & El Dorado County, California
Coordinates38°58′08″N 120°51′14″W / 38.969°N 120.854°W / 38.969; -120.854
Statistics
Burned area5,646 acres (23 km2)
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation
Map
Location in Northern California

The Trailhead Fire was a wildfire burning in the Middle Fork American River canyon in both Placer County and El Dorado County, California. As of July 18, 2016 the fire has consumed 5,646 acres (22.85 km2) and is 100% contained.