North Fork American River

Experience Placer’s natural beauty at this beautiful river canyon.

Visitors of the North Fork of the American River often immediately fall in love with the awe-inspiring river canyon, a romantic and scenic look into the beauty of Placer County’s wilderness. Best known for its thrilling class IV and V whitewater rapids, the North Fork also offers hiking trails and fishing for those who want a more relaxed experience.

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    Olmstead Loop Trail

    Cool, CA

    This beautiful loop trail, which parallels Hwy 49 on one side and the American River Canyon on the other, passes through open, rolling hills with several species of oak trees, and wildflowers in spring.

    2976 CA-49, Cool, CA 95614
  • Whitewater Connection

    Whitewater Connection

    Coloma, CA

    Rich in gold rush nostalgia, and blessed with breathtaking beauty, the Middle Fork of the American winds its way through a deep and remote canyon in the heart of the Mother Lode. Alternately wild and serene, the Middle Fork offers a combination of thrills, excitement and quiet wilderness.

    Coloma, California 95613
  • Cisco Grove Gould Park

    Cisco Grove Gould Park

    Emigrant Gap, CA

    Picnic tables, vault restrooms, hiking trails and fishing.

    48605 Hampshire Rocks Road, Cisco Grove, CA 95728