The Firebreak Trail Access provides a 3. 6-mile wide, well-maintained trail with paved sections that offers excellent views of the North Fork American River canyon and the Auburn Dam construction site.

The trail is easy to moderate in difficulty and passes through foothill woodlands, riparian woodlands, and chaparral ecosystems, with trailheads located on Highway 49 (½ mile south of Auburn) and at Overlook Park.

The trail is suitable for hiking, biking, and equestrian use, though it can be hot and shadeless in summer months.