Gorgeous landscape! I recently completed the Quarry trail and it was a beautiful walk. The entire park is great for enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors for various levels of activity. For the Quarry trail, I recommend parking along the main road if you find a parking spot. The parking lot at the trailhead is tiny, and always full. This trail has plenty of portable bathroom stalls and is paved. read more

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So lucky to have such a great outdoor recreation area near home. Numerous trails along the North Fork of the American River. From easy short walks to all day of hiking, it's all here. Free parking along Highway 49 at the American River and a large and free parking area at the American River Overlook Park across from Railhead Park in Auburn. Perfect access point to the Western States Trail that takes you down to the American River as well as a large assortment of trails that cover the north side of the American River Canyon. Paved as well as natural trails for every skill level. Bikes are welcome on several of the trails as well as horses. The Western States Trailhead at the Overlook has a staging and parking area for horse vans. Regular parking for about 150 cars at the Overlook and no charge for parking. For the advanced hiker you have a well marked trail that will take you from Overlook Park all the way to Folsom. In the late afternoon you might catch deer roaming the hillside. A couple of waterfalls in the area that are worth a visit. Beautiful views of the American River as you hike along the canyon trails. Most trails are well marked. The free app. "All Trails" provides a detailed map of the trail system in Auburn and makes it easy to determine the length of time it will take to hike to most scenic spots. read more

I luv hiking the multitude of trails in the Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA). The area covers 40 miles of the north and middle forks of the American River. Lots of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. It is a beautiful area with hills, Foresthill bridge, lake, and the river. I am not an avid hiker. More of a leisurely stroller. There are various trails with different elevation gains, distance, and difficulty. Most of the time that I came out to this area is to just hike near the confluence and sit along the river bank and take in the sights and sounds. If you go in the summer, just be aware that the temperatures can hit triple digits during the day and there can be very little shade on the trails. There is no potable water stations on the trails. Parking is limited to what is available along the side of the road near the trailheads. The spots fill up quickly on the weekend. The fee is $10. But from April 1- October 1 on the weekends 9am-5pm, there is a transit bus rides from designated areas in Auburn to the Ranger station at the confluence crossing (near Highway 49 and Old Foresthill Road). The rides need to be reserved though, details on the ride program (cost, reservations, route) are on the state parks website. The ASRA is managed by the State of California Parks Department. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

One of my favorite places to go run and train. I love coming out here and running the trails, when I want to get in a varied terrain training session in. Beginning at base below Forrest Hill Bridge, where the trail will take you under and around the bridge and to the waterfall. I personally like taking the "road less travel" and making my way to the fire break area. So an extremely stem climb up to and across the bridge. And then back down the winding trail on the other side of the bridge, for a good 2.5 mile loop. You can however take the more moderate trail up to the top, which is more for the average trail walker. If our looking to just travel more distance as a easy to moderate degree. Along the road where you can park for free (IF you get there early enough to find a spot). Are a serious of trails off into the hills that very in degree of distance and difficulty. One of the trails will literally take you from Auburn to Lake Tahoe which is 91 miles! If you want to hike or do some walking but stay along the water, there's a trail that will take you about 7 miles out or so. Where you'll pass by a cave that's been closed off, but is apparently the discovery sight of the some extinct animals once native to California. Parking near the ranger booth is $10, and everywhere else is free. But if you get here later in the day expect that you might be going back on forth. Hoping a free spot opens up. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Up cardiac hill and to the top - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

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We love the hiking trails that Auburn State Recreation Area has to offer. Absolutely stunning views. You have your pick of easy , moderate, or hard trails. We usually go for the semi long, moderate to hard trails. This particular trail that we recently did was not our first choice. We were supposed to do a different trail but since we came a little late, which mind you, it wasn't really late (8am) but hiking time on a warm weathered day, well 8am is considered late. lol So looking for parking was not fun. We were lucky to find a parking spot but unfortunately it was too far from the trail that we had intended to hike, so we decided to just hike the trail that was conveniently close to us. No regrets at all! Absolutely stunning views! We even got a treat at the end of the trail to watch a group of rock climbers climb a pretty good sized rock wall. We ended up adding a few steps in to get a little more workout I would definitely go back to this trail again. The trail is called Quarry Trail to Limestone Rockwalls. FYI: There is a $10 parking fee read more

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Numerous trails in this area, today's hike was Quarry Trail. $10 fee or bring your annual Poppy Pass. Beautiful 3-mile round trip hike (additional if you continue past the Quarry)that follows the south fork of the American River. Mostly level hiking. Water was flowing the day we went & the falls were plenty. Bathrooms at the beginning & the end of the trail. A spooky closed-off tunnel .1 mile above the foundation of the old mill. Picnic tables at the end,so pack a lunch. read more

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Beautiful State Park in the Auburn area, well traveled and well maintained. Went to the Quarry Trail which is super easy and marked out. The Ranger Station is very helpful w/ logistics and parking if needed. You can park along highway 49 for free, but if you park in the Quarry Trail lot it's a $!0 use fee for the whole day. Of course the yearly State Park passes are valid here too! Trail is wide and easily walkable, plenty of parents w/ strollers out for the walk, as well as joggers/dogs. Trail goes along the American River and is nicely shaded in the mornings. Restrooms located at multiple spots, and there's even a nice rest area at the end of the main trail w/ multiple shaded picnic structures and restrooms if you decide to picnic. If you hike up the small hill next to the rest area, you'll see the cave where mining used to happen. It's locked and you can't go in, but it's pretty cool to see even from the outside. read more

Love love love!!! We will definitely be returning! Probably one of the coolest & prettiest hikes our family has done in a while Also it was baby Amani's first hike! So happy she did well! Easygoing & not too difficult. My brother in law is disabled & this was perfect for him but still exciting for the kids! read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

Came here in a Sunday morning to walk the Quarry Trail. Pretty busy in the area but we were lucky enough to find a parking spot in the parking lot even though the sign said full. Fee is $10. Great walking paths, fairly easy, not too steep and follows the river which is beautiful! Gravel paved and mostly shade. About 1.5 miles in you can check out the Hawver Mine which is pretty cool! There's also a great rock climbing area where you can simply watch and gave lunch or climb yourself about another .5 mile. Round trip was about 3.5 miles and is a great place to visit with kids and leashed dogs. Restrooms are available along the way, doggie bags and life jackets. Amazing place and worth a visit! read more

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The area of Sacramento is full of trails but I somehow keep finding myself gravitating toward this one when we say, "Lets go out for a hike!". I really do love this place just for the number of trails in such a small area. Sure it has a lot of the same issues you find in other areas. Trash left by inconsiderate hikers, busy, it can get insanely hot during the summer and the traffic around the confluence of the Middle and North American River can be downright bad, but most of that speak to the quality of the area. I love being able to park close to the river, take one of the trails for a decent sweat inducing hike and then cool off at the river just before heading back into my suburban sadness. One of the key things is to try to visit this place during a weekday and if you must go out during the weekend, come early. There is also an entrance fee of 10 dollars so keep that in mind. Second, I would be very aware of the changing river conditions if you here in the afternoon. From what I understand is that from 1 to 4 PM that the flows increase from the damn and the water could start moving quickly, so keep that in mind with the Kiddos. It can get extremely HOT out here! Third, there was many people wearing masks out there on a Friday. I would hate to see how it is on a weekend but I guess there are those who can't seem to spend a little more caloric energy breathing through a mask. Keep that in mind if you are out here at times and do not like hanging out with people not wearing masks. The upside is that we are outside but a lot of people did not seem to care for social distance either. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Lower Lake Clementine Dam - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

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Beautiful trail to hike! Spent part of my Saturday hiking this awesome trail. Very clean and well maintained. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

Pretty cool place that my daughter and I got to enjoy. There's parking right at the front that's labeled to be safer. The path is clear and good for biking. Path is pretty even but with a great different views plains brush forestry and a beautiful stream the path runs about five miles each Way so be prepared when testing out read more

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Beautiful place for a great hike! The China Bar trail is a beautiful hike and a great workout! The trail is about 5 miles round trip. The first half is all down hill and the second half is up hill. The trail is mostly pavement with some dirt/rock areas. Beautiful scenery the entire way down to the river. No need for hiking boots, walking shoes will do just fine. The trail has a few rest spots with picnic tables as well. Great place to have a nice lunch! So beautiful once you make it to the water. Great place to cool off during the summer. Lots of doggos going on walks and kid friendly as well. read more

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This is a beautiful trail. There are many directions you can take. Beware that the trail is mostly downhill starting out but on the way back it is all up hill. Some routes are harder than others. I have seen people off all ages on the trails. My 8 year old was able to do the trail no problem and have seen people as old as 75 doing the trail. Also lots of people bring their dogs for walks here. Definitely will go back. read more

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I've lived in Sac metro for five years. Shame on me for just making it to the Auburn Recreation area. It's reasonably close with varying types of hikes, camping, and river access on a hot day. We landed on the Stagecoach trail which had some nice river/bridge views. What I don't recommend is being crazy like us and deciding to go hiking at noon on a 100+ degree day :) We did some research and chose an intermediate hike thinking there would be less traffic. That was true but we weren't thorough enough to realize that the trail head was also a hub for all kinds of outdoor fun. Good to know but also not surprising that parking was crazy (confluence area)!! Between the heat and parking, hikers should be smarter than us and get there early. Other useful info, a day pass is $10. All in all, a great option for getting out of the house if you're starting to get a little stir crazy working from home. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Heading up Stagecoach Trail - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

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I LOVE this area! The confluence of the North Fork American River and Middle Fork American River is an amazing place to hike, picnic and swim! Trails are all over the place! Bathrooms are at the main trailheads. The North Fork waters tend to be calmer and warmer. Middle fork is where you can pan for gold! Lake Clementine Trail is a relatively easy, kid friendly hike that takes you all the way to Lake Clementine. In the late spring, there is a lot of water flowing out of the dam... A truly amazing sight to see. But bring lots of water as it gets hot very fast. Bring $10 cash to pay at the self pay monuments or go to the ranger station and pay cash or credit card. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Swimmin' hole - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

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Auburn State Regional Park has many great trails and sights to see. Parking can be crazy after 10 AM on weekends. Parking is also $10. I enjoy hiking the Clementine Trail. read more

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If I was a hiker I'd probably give the ASRA 4 stars but as a mountain biker it gets 2 stars because the existing sanctioned trails get pretty boring pretty quick, and aren't designed that great to begin with. Unless you like lots of fire roads and monotonous intermediate trails. I think CA State Parks could do a much better job catering to mountain bikers, who make up such a large % of trail users by simply building single track trails that are actually fun to ride. read more

this state park in Auburn has been our hiking group's go-to place near the Roseville-Rocklin proximity. there are numerous trails in this area for all levels which also includes bike and horse ride options. we've tried the popular Hidden Falls trail, Robbie Point trail, Brown's Ravine trail, Clementine trail, Quarry trail and lately we ventured into the challenging Cardiac Bypass & Cardiac Hill trails. these trails offer a variety of views of canopied walks, cascades & falls, streams & raging rivers and even the local wildlife. we have been lucky this early in 2019 due to the rains. there is plenty of street parking and pay as you go options which are closer to the trailheads. read more

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Black Hole of Calcutta Falls This trail is 2.2 miles round trip. The trail is relatively flat, making it great for beginners like myself. The trail was scenic with trees from the mountain range, a wide stream, and a bridge in front of the waterfall. Sadly, the waterfall itself was not very impressive. It was rather dry from the drought. There's free parking right by the entrance gate, 2 porta potties, and 2 trash cans at the beginning of the trail. Also, watch out for dog and horse poop! read more

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I went on a gorgeous hike here! It was very nice and lots incline. I also notice there was a legend in the park that told you about the birds that were flying in the sky above. It was pretty cool. I got a mini lesson. Plenty of parking and lots of views. I will be back for sure. I enjoyed every minute I spent on that trail! It was rejuvenating and refreshing! Let's here for Mother Nature! read more

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If you Google Auburn Dam, you will find plenty of information. But what you won't find is an actual Dam. However, you can hike to the place where this damn was to be, and it is an amazing hike for more than one reason. To start with, there's a paved road all the way down. When you get there you will be treated with some amazing geologic exposures. But you'll also be able to stand the base of what would have been one of the largest dams in the world. And if you look to your left and right you will see huge gouges excavated out of the hillside where this damn was to be connected. Construction started on the damn, then promptly halted after a local earthquake. They never finished the dam. They abandoned the excavation and the amazing geology. And if you thought it could not get better, the management of this park is fantastic. I emailed and called with questions about whether I could fly a small recreational drone around the old Dam construction site. They approved my request. So add to the few places where you can fly a recreational drone and get some amazing pictures and video, the Auburn Dam construction site in the Auburn State Recreation Area. read more

This was my first time visiting this park. By far the best hike I've had in a while. Did about 5 hours. Amazing views everywhere. Took me 2 1/2 hours to drive up here but it was well worth the drive. read more

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Ran up Training Hill a few weekends ago.... That was intense! Almost 1 mile of climbing - no switchbacks, just straight up! Want a climbing workout? Do Training Hill! We got to the trailhead parking at 8 am and snagged the last spot on Hwy 49. Get there early! Did the reverse parking maneuver and we were off to the green gate near No Hands Bridge. Training Hill must be part of the Olstead Loop. The signs were relatively easy to follow.... (Run to Cool then run back to Auburn). The loop was 5 miles exactly. Some horse droppings but not unexpected. Definitely some beautiful country. read more

Who knew Sacramento area had great hiking?! I mean, it makes sense, but I never knew. Cousins took me on a beautiful Sunday hike here, and for $10 parking, you get access to so many trails! We opted for the Clementine Trail, which is an easy trail with paved roads or well-maintained trails, which runs along the beautiful turquoise river, under the long bridge, to the North Fork Dam. It's an easy walk and a very pleasant few hours. We loved the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and relatively uncrowded trails! Will definitely be back! read more

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This is one of the best hiking spots in Placer County and the general Sacramento area. We first started hiking here in 2014 and you can get a good several mile workout in. They also have porta pottys up front, which is a nice plus. Over the last few years though, parking has always been entirely full and we've been turned away multiple times. This past weekend we were told that they had implemented a new reservation system, so you have to reserve on specific dates and weekends. Pricing isn't bad at $8 for a full day or $4 for a half day. Most other parks charge a flat $10-12. I can see why they do it now, so I'm looking forward to hiking here again without being turned away. read more

I won't lie, I went in over my head in one hike. We did full Auburn to Cool/Return, ascending via Cardiac Hill. The last .9 miles, 900 ft. Elevation climb at END of 16 miles round trip. I earned my TEARS on this first run, grateful to have done it, only returning in MUCH better shape. It was GORGEOUS! More photos to come, but the one attached is before I limped OFF the trail with blown knee! TOTALLY worth it! Can't WAIT to return in May! read more

Reviewing the trail that leads to/from Lake Clementine and directly below Foresthill Bridge. Each way is about 1.7 miles. I know how confusing it can be to locate a trail. Here are the dropped pins, depending which way you want to start. This is as close as it'll take you to the trail gates and parking spaces. Hope it relieves the intimidation of finding the right place! Lake Clementine (drive past Gate 166) 38°56'04.8"N 121°01'32.8"W https://goo.gl/maps/aPS71RCdwpH2 Foresthill Bridge (Gate 139) 139 Old Foresthill Rd, Auburn, CA https://www.google.com/maps/place/139+Old+Foresthill+Rd,+Auburn,+CA+95603/@38.9156637,-121.0352575,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x809b0507161513c9:0x202741f07772c2e5?hl=en-us For safety purposes, I recommend starting at Gate 139-Foresthill Bridge. The roads passing Gate 139 have two lanes and double yellow lines which is safer to drive in. Contrarily, the road leading to Lake Clementine is narrow enough for only one car. You'd be in trouble if a car was coming the opposite direction. There are also many blind turns on the windy path. Both terminals have clean restrooms and self-serve paid parking for $10. Bring exact change to put in the envelope. If you want to come closer to the dam, there's a tiny sign labeled "TRAIL" between Gate 166 and the parking lot. The safest way is climbing down the rocks along the concrete wall. (Refer to photo.) Gate 140 splits at the fork with Gate 166. 140 is where the trail eventually leads to Gate 139-Foresthill Bridge. It wasn't a walk in the park or a trek up Mt. Fuji, but the distance and level of difficulty was just right for beginners. If you've ever dreaded a hike, this is definitely a pleasant one! read more

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Review for the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls hike. Easy, dog-friendly- 2.1 miles roundtrip that took around 1-2 hrs. My boyfriend, cousins, baby husky, and I went on a hiked in July thinking the weather would be suitable. Boy, were we sweating! We arrived around 11AM with the blazing sun above us and started sweating within seconds. I recommend going in the spring time around April for a cooler hike and a bigger waterfall. Arrived at Gate #150 (11AM) in Auburn State Park. Park along the side for free. Doggy-bags were available at the gate. We walked shortly on the gravel until we reached the bridge you see in the photo. American River was under us and on the way back we saw a lot of people sunbathing and playing in the water. We continued walking on the flat dusty road until we reached the waterfall, but in the summer time, it's more of a stream. It's a nice photo-op. Baby husky didn't want to leave the cool water. At this point, you can decide to either hike back the same way you came or continue hiking to the rangers station then walk back. If you continue, it's an upward hike. We walked for another 0.5 miles before we decided to head back since the baby husky didn't seem to want to walk anymore. I recommend bringing 2-3 bottles of water per person. Once you reach the waterfall, head back and go down to play in the clear American River. Tons of hikes in the Auburn area, but due to the drought, everywhere is low water level. Since my first hike here was a bit disappointing, I'll give it a 3 star. But I can't wait to go back to explore other hiking trails and hopefully bump the rating. read more

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The quarry trail in auburn is the best place! My husband and I and our dogs walk the trails frequently and this one is the coolest!! You have to go and it's an easy walk! Very mild, close to the water too! read more

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Came here with my friends around 11:30am to go on the easy hike to the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Guide-g29120-i82010-Auburn_California.html). I was afraid of driving there, but the windy roads weren't as bad as I thought. Also, the parking next to Gate 150 (entrance to the trailhead) was not full upon arrival despite thinking we had a late start. Paid parking is available if you drive straight instead of making the last right turn towards the gate, but I'm glad I decided to try to find parking since it ended up being closer to the entrance and was free! 2 portapotties available a couple steps after the gate. They were surprisingly VERY clean. The hike itself was fairly easy with nice wide paths, but it felt like a struggle due to the heat. We were definitely getting dehydrated! The falls were sadly a bit dry and not much of a destination. My friends and I ended hiking PAST it because we thought we were just passing a creek like the guide had mentioned. Luckily, we decided to turn around and went back to the "creek" only to talk to people hanging out there that it was the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls that we were looking for. Also worth mentioning is that every couple feet, there's horse poop on the trail. We actually had some horseback riders pass by us a few times. But yes... DO take notice of what you're stepping on. We ended up hiking down to the American River to relax after our hike. (There's a small path down to the river after you cross the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge.) A lot more people came towards late afternoon just for the river, so parking was also packed by the time we left around 2:00pm. Well worth the visit! read more

In terms of hiking features, the first stage is downhill, the other stage has an uphill feature, it is very tight hiking and will provide good cardio to you. This is the most exciting hiking that you can see, before you go, please read the review below. https://hikingoing.com/auburn-hiking-trail-cardiac-hill-trail/ read more

This state park is really peaceful and I didn't see many people during my hike. My friends and I arrived around 11am and surprisingly it was still really quiet. We decided to go for the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls trail (gate 150). Looking at the yelp pictures, the waterfall looked really big so halfway through our hike we hit a mini waterfall called "Canyon Creek" and was thinking that there would be a bigger waterfall up ahead. Boy were we wrong! We kept walking and decided to turn back around when we saw that we were getting further and further away from our destination. Good thing we turned around because we found out that the Canyon Creek was actually the waterfall in the pictures for the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls. Because of the drought, the waterfall is not as big like it is in the pictures. The hike was about 2 miles round trip so it wasn't too bad. There isn't much shade so I suggest bringing and drinking lots of water! Being able to take a dip in the American River after our hike was really refreshing. As mentioned, there weren't many people around so no need to worry about it being crowded. We also saw a couple of people riding on their horses so there are a lot of horse poop on the ground so watch out for that!! read more

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There is no doubt this a beautiful area.The beauty and views are amazing! But if you are a metal detectorist you will be very disappointed. There website is being changed as we speak. I went here thinking I might do a little nugget detecting. I read there website and it states you are allowed to use a metal detector for mineral use only but it is not allowed to be used on a historical site. I was happy to go and pay the $10 day use fee but when I got there they said detectors are not allowed. I showed them their Cal.gov site where it explained but they said ranger would ticket or tell them they can't use it. I went to the main station and talked with a ranger. She checked on it and as of Jan 1st they banned any use. She apologized and said she would amend the website. I drove a ways to get there. Hopefully doing a little research I save some people a trip as the website will be updated. As far as panning you are allowed. The park it self is beautiful! Parking can be tricky as the roads are lined with cars. If you follow all the way down 49 past the bridge you might find easier parking. Fee is $10 day use. A small station is there on the left. A trail leads off from the right of the station. There is an expansion bridge that is the highest in California. This area in general gets busey in summer and weekends. If you can manage parking and (most the time you can) it is a beautiful spot. Get out and enjoy! For the metal detectorist please see photos. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - NO METAL DETECTORS :( - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

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Excellent place to explore, hike, mountain bike, or just hang out by the American River. There are many trails within ASRA; some flat, some pretty extreme climbs, but this area provides excellent recreation opportunities for all. Situated under and around the Forest Hill bridge on Highway 49 this area provides access to the American River Canyon. I have spent years exploring these trails and recommend ASRA for recreation. One of my favorite trials is the Lake Clementine Loop. The only drawback is the parking! The State charges to park along the roads at the confluence but you shouldn't let that stop you from enjoying this area. I highly recommend ASRA! read more

Quarry trail is hard beyond the dinosaur bones. There's no benches port a potties or signs beyond that point. read more

Auburn State Recreation Area - Another water fall on quarry trail - Recreation Centers Near Me - Auburn, California

I took my 8 month old grandson on a short walk on the Clementine Trail. It was a very beautiful walk overlooking the river. We didn't make it very far as I had him in a stroller, but it was just as well as it was pretty hit and sunny (11:00 am). Will definitely try some of the other trails! read more

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Pretty good sport climbing. Area is well labeled with lots of porta potties/outhouses. Nice and clean. Nice river.

Wow! Such a nice day yesterday. Me and the guys wanted to go fishing and thought, hey let's hit the river. The flow yesterday was starting to get a bit quicker than normal as they are releasing the water from lake clementine. Story of my life, I did not catch a fish, haha. They call it fishing not catching right?!? From what I have seen there are brown and rainbow trout, bass and cat. You have to do a bit of climbing and jumping over rocks to get to the good spots, so be careful! Next time I go, I will take the family because of the awesome views and nice hike trails. Also what I want to do next is the mountain biking. There were a ton of them out there and looks like it would be a blast. Enjoy nature and please clean up your trash when you leave! read more

Beautiful day! Great hike on training hill.. wonderful smells of flowers and sweet grass.. everyone on the trail is friendly and feeling the good vibes of our lovely Mother Earth. read more

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