On AllTrails app search "Western States Trail to Calcutta Falls". Parallel Parking on the street…read moreClose to the trailhead - get here early otherwise your parking will be part of your hike. It's early spring. There is lots of wildflowers - lots and lots of butterflies to see. Got to see many reptiles - skinks and a variety of lizards. Many hawks flying overhead. Lots of amazing views of the river. And a couple of small waterfalls. Walked further than the posted trail on All Trails just to add some extra mileage.

We stopped by on a Friday afternoon and the sun was peaking in and out from the clouds. The…read moreopening to the trail can be easily missed so just pay attention to the signs. The address on Yelp is not accurate so I would suggest using Google for directions. Parking is limited so if you don't get lucky with snagging one of the parking spots in the front then just park down the corridor and make the walk back up. The entire trail itself is flat with very little to no incline. We had my three younger nieces with us and they were able to physically complete the hike with no complaints. As you reach the bridge, walk across it and keep going to see the end prize of a gorgeous waterfall. The hike will amaze you with some scenic views of beautiful mountain backdrops with clear waters roaming down the stream. It was a very peaceful and therapeutic experience. We were able to have conversations without the disruptions of life, and we had a chance to soak in nature without the nuances of digital connectivity. So -- bring some water, snacks, and maybe a light lunch to enjoy the short and yet breathtaking experience with your loved ones. P.S. you will pass a few mini waterfalls before getting to the grand prize. Even if you don't see or hear anything for a while, just keep going because once you turn the corner -- it will all have been worth it. Although I'm an avid hiker and have walked through many trails throughout the state, this trail will remain my favorite trail in all of California.

Stopped by here during the trip to the Auburn area back in 2021 and absolutely loved the hike, and…read morenature, great area to enjoy the views and spend some time in nature. Not a lot of parking, it gets super busy and crowded in areas and hard to find parking but its nature and everyone is trying to get some nature time

"GET UP AND GET OUTSIDE!!!" Great place to get active not…read moretoo far from Sac. Just off the 80 as you get into Auburn. -Parking SUCK BIG TIME - especially on a nice summer weekend. Get there early or you gonna have to post up and wait for someone to "Kick Rock" (leave). -Scenic trails along the river w/ accessible secret swim holes (ask anyone there, they'll tell u this place is a secret) LOL. -Clementine Trail: super cool. Takes u right under the tallest bridge in California "Forrest Hill." Amazing panoramic 360 views. Early summer is a great time to visit as the Clementine dam is flowing - "Waterfall effect." ***NEGATIVE: this is why u can't have nice things. Organic, free roaming pets dropping bombs w/ UNCULTURED owners fertilizing the land. Captain Planet's enemy leaving garbage (plastic water bottles, snack packages, etc...) all over the place. "PICK UP YOUR S#%* !!!!!!!"

This is your sign to head to Quarry Trail!…read more After this place went viral on TikTok for being the "Switzerland of Sacramento", there have been a ton of people checking this place out and I hopped on the trend. If you're seeing the huge rocks and thinking this was a hard hike, it's not. Everyone is completely capable of doing it. I'd say it's more of a long walk... with a bit of elevation at times. Dog friendly (please pick up after your pets), and so many porta potties along this specific trail. I'd come back to do a trail run here! Beautiful view. We caught the sun before it started setting below the mountains/boulders??.

Typically like to do longer hikes, so we followed this out to the picnic area and then ventured off…read moreto the climbing area and detoured farther up the hill and came back through a parallel trail that was started as a road and narrowed down as it crossed a creek. Both sections were nice with great views.

Summer time is here y'all. In his time to get your workouts on. I love going hiking in Auburn. It's…read morethe most beautiful place. Come on up and see the place where fast and Furious was filmed. There's a bridge. This place has all the wonderful waterfalls and bodies of water. I can't mention how many different trails there are. I love coming up here with my best friend. I hadn't been up here for almost a couple years and I needed to get my workout on to get this COVID weight off. What a wonderful place to start.

Won't be disappointed. Hikes up the mountain are pretty steep and the fall is very dangerous and…read morefar. If you enjoy a thrill this is it. Hiking down to the river was the best. Not as steep but still had an amazing view. The river was beautiful and not to cold!

I am a beginning hiker and I went here on a whim because of parking being an issue. I do have to…read moresay that this hike is stunning and not bad for a beginner like me! If you are hiking in this Auburn area, I do highly recommend that you arrive EARLY for the parking situation. This place gets pretty busy. I believe this is because this area is trending on TikTok for beautiful hikes. We had to circle over and over again and only got parking because a car full of people next to us had the decency to move over a bit to fit two Jeeps with 5 humans and 1 big dog! Back to the hike...this was so nice by the water. There were many places I enjoyed resting to just take in all the nature. For some reason I found hiking to the dam more difficult that walking back to the parking spot. I think it was because it was new for me and I wasn't used to it. This hike was not too bad especially when it comes to inclines and steepness levels. Definitely check out Clementine Lake Loop because it is beautiful and doable.

Have now done this hike/loop a few times now and it's definitely worth the drive and parking…read morefiasco. The trail is about 4 miles long and takes just a couple hours to do at a slow/medium pace. The trail is pretty wide, there were people with their dogs, a few little kids, and lots of groups enjoying the beautiful day. The majority of the trail is shady and covered by beautiful trees, some spots are under the direct sun so bring a hat or sunnies. You'll see tons of butterflies, wild flowers, birds, and of course will see the spillway. Parking is $10 cash paid to the park. This most recent time that I came it was very difficult to find parking, so if you plan to come on a weekend plan ahead and come early. I would also recommend bringing bus spray and being cautious of the poison ivy along the sides of the trail. Overall it's a beautiful hike and I'd recommend it!

Perfect location to escape the deep fog in Sacramento. Easy hike and surprised to know that the…read moreterminal point for the Western State's Endurance Race is ... Robie Point. The ruins of an estate were awesome.

Only 30 minutes away from Roseville, Robie Point is a family friendly trail ranging from easy to…read moremoderate. However with all the connectors, paths could easily transform to hard if one goes out of trail. Signs are usually present on the forks which helps hikers stay on path. This trek offers an elevated view of the North American river and offers well canopied areas. Murphy's Gate (38.9002778, -121.0586162) and Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead (38.9151690, -121.0400234) offers free but limited parking

This was an incredible experience. We did a half day rafting trip of the South Fork. We were a…read moreparty of 5 teenage boys and 3 women. Our guide Serkan (SY) was amazing! His technique is on point and he involved himself in our crazy energy. He taught us well, was funny and very encouraging. We would definitely do this again!

We had a magnificent trip with our very knowledgeable guide Gem. We had a blast on our 21 mile trip…read moreon the American River. Such a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon!! I highly recommend

Just did our ride with our guide Travis and it was amazing!!!! We had a wonderful time and a great…read moreexperience. He was patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Equipment worked well, worth every penny.

Got there and it said it's closed Wednesdays ! :( not from here and trying to have a good day but…read moreended up wasting an hour driving here for it to be closed and it says open ! Not deducting too much since I do want to come back and have a good time in the mountains like I used to with my dad. So bummed out man ! Will be back though !

Our raft guide, Bible, was so knowledgeable and experienced! He made us all feel very comfortable…read moreand we all had a terrific time! The kids are begging for more!

So many rivers to choose from. They can find the perfect river for your group or family. Try a…read morewilderness rafting trip or take advantage of free camping on the South Fork American.