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.
- Website https://www.theamericanriver.com/rivers/north-fork-american-river/
- Best Feature (TM) Hiking trails and exciting whitewater rapids
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Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail
Truckee, CA12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161The park is home to numerous hiking and snowshoeing trails, or you can swim, boat and fish.
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Big Trees Interpretive Trail Forest View Trail
Foresthill, CAForesthill, CAThe trail winds through old growth forest. Notice the many trees of different sizes, ages, and species. If you happen to visit during the spring, wildflowers are plentiful along the trail.
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Granite Bay, CA7755 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, the lake and recreation area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating.