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    David L.

    We love coming to Apple Hill in the fall. So many places to go to up here but this is the biggest one. They have so much to do. We came on a Friday hoping it wouldn't be crowded but still crowded. I guess maybe a little less people. We got lucky and someone was pulling out of a parking spot so we were pretty close. It's so pretty out here with all the fall colors. The parking is in between the trees to. They have a fishing pond, hay rides, pumpkin patch, wine tasting, and you can even get married here. It's really pretty up here. We hit the food first. I wanted some BBQ. I got the tri tip sandwich but it was teriyaki flavored. Disappointed since i just wanted it BBQ oh well still cooked great. We got a sour cream berry pie slice. It was different and I glad I tried it but won't get it again. The crust was mushy. We hit the donuts next and then got a caramel apple. Had a good time here

    Beautiful fall days, even later in the summer, sometimes it can be nice and cool here.
    Joyce W.

    High Hill Ranch is one of the classic apple tree farms at Apple HIll. I've been coming here for many years since my youth, several times with my extended family or with church friends/fellowship groups. I haven't visited in a couple of years, but I enjoy coming up to Apple Hill every chance I get, although it's usually not a good idea to come on the weekend in October, haha.. This ranch is a bit commercialized for my taste to be honest, but it's still has its charms. There's the big barns and the main building where you can watch apples get processed by original machineries from maybe the last century to be made into apple cider and apple juice, and also apple fiilling and sauce for making into pastries and other delicious treats. The main building, if I recall correctly, is also where you can order a meal that comes w/a slice of apple pie, of course, and they also sell yummy apples galore of every variety you can think of. There are also several booths/small shops that are part of HHR where artisan crafts and homemade little gifts are sold with Apple Hill themes that are perfect for the sentimental person who wants to bring home a souvenir for themselves, or for those looking for gifts to give to loved ones and friends, especially if they're visiting this area and will be traveling home and want to bring back souvenirs that reflect the beautiful Apple Hill and Placerville area in the greater Sacramento area and especially the foothills. Outside, you will find a large and lovely pond surrounded by grassy areas where you can picnic or just hang out and enjoy the beauty of this pretty place, and bask in the quiet serenity of the scenery all around you. Of course when it's busy, High Hill Ranch can get kind of noisy and the ambiance isn't the same, but most of the time this is a nice apple orchard/ranch to visit and the staff are friendly and helpful. I look forward to visiting again!

    Fries were perfectly cooked!
    Kelley K.

    Our first stop. Super nice areas. Apple pie was great! French fries were good too. I would pass on the burger (wait & eat at Rainbow) Pond is fabulous! Fudge shop, adorable. Folks were super nice. Lots of vendors selling stuff. Set up like a camp site. Definitely go here, skip regular food, eat dessert here for sure. Tons of parking! Have fun!

    Empire Apples
    Helen L.

    High Hill Ranch is one of many farms at Apple Hill. They have fresh apples and a few other options to choose from and a variety of treats - apple cider, apple donuts, bear claw, caramel apples, etc. This location also has a little fudge store front towards the end by the pony ride area. There's a few things to do here - stroll around, grab lunch, pony rides on select days, and they even have a giant pond and I think people can rent fishing poles to use there. There's shop vendors as well but I mainly come to High Hill for the apple donuts. Truly the best I've ever had. Decided to get a few empire apples as well while we were here since I've never tried them. The guy over charged us for the apples, he said it was $2.99 / lb when the sign stated $2.29 / lb but we just let it be. The empire apples were more on the sour/tart end for anyone who's curious.

    Brian M.

    I've been coming to high Hill Ranch since I was a kid. And the fresh Highhill apple cider did not disappoint! Amazingly, still has the same profile, unbelievable flavor. Staff very overwhelmed but friendly. Some of my family is local Unfortunately, we did not get to buy any donuts because there was about 20,000 people here on last sunday. Literally spent like an hour trying to get into the driveway. Definitely come here on the weekdays if you can. They had a nice crafts and art set up. The restaurant had great burger, pumpkin, and apple pie . Again, we didn't really have a great time because of how many people were here but we're gonna come back on a weekday or something.

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    Megan A.

    This is the first Apple hill farm as soon as you get off the freeway from Reno. It is very big featuring a beautiful pond for fishing, apple donuts, Carmel apples, fruit stands, vendors, lots of parking and food. I was a little disappointed that the taco restaurant ran out of food because we were so looking forward to a quesadilla and the chicken nachos. They do have regular bathrooms which is nice but pretty uncommon for a lot of Apple hill farms. I bought 2 Carmel apples for $7 each. The store had tons of jams, jellies, candies, etc and the customer service was good for how busy and stressed out they were from the crowds.

    April F.

    A great stop on Apple Hill! Haven't visited in years and my oh my how they have grown and expanded but in all the good ways! Parking was easy, vendors galore and so many adorable places to take photos, enjoy the High Hill experience! One of the highlights include the delicious baked goods, donuts and fritters, caramel apples and all the goodies located in the High Hill store. There's a fishing pond, fudge shop and a pie place. When you arrive you'll see so many options to choose from. High Hill is a must visit when you come to Apple Hill!

    Renee F.

    Fall is such a fun time at High Hill Farms. I love the shopping! So many great vendors and a great selection of panty items, like soup packages, olive oils and balsamic dressing. Their fresh hot fritters are to die for. Plus yummy caramel apple, fudge and my favorite, Caramel Apple Pie!! There's a nice lake to picnic around and pony rides for the kids. So much to do you could spend most of the day taking it all in. And don't forget the fresh apples and other fruits available during the season.

    Feeding time
    Amy H.

    High Hill Ranch is usually a must stop. Usually our third stop. This ranch seems to be the largest. A lot more walking up a slight inclin to the restaurant and tent shops. Many different things to see here. They also have donuts, tacos, fudge sweet shop, hay ride, pony rides and a little pond with fishing. Many tables all though out for seating mostly picnic type tables. Outhouse restrooms and a trailer type restroom with normal sinks and paper towels. You park out in their fields under the apple trees. They have parking lot attendants letting you know where parking is available. Like most places in Apple Hill there is an entrance only and an exit only.

    Trees
    Lily M.

    The busiest farm on the hill by far. If your coming here getting here early is a MUST. The traffic is usually insane getting in. We went on a Wednesday morning and it wasn't too busy, started to get more traction as we were leaving around 11. The doughnuts here are solid. Lots of fun flavors but in my opinion og plain is the best! Not too many chunks and nice and crispy. There are always A TON of booths and vendors to check out and get lots of knick knacks and fun handmade items. The actual food place was closed but in previous times I've been here it's been ok. Giving like cafeteria food vibes. Will have to try the bbq place or taco place eventually. Occasionally there will be food trucks in the back too. Very fun spot for photos and walking through the apple orchids.

    Apple Hill approved
    Anthony N.

    Made the trip out to High Hill Ranch with my wife and our dog Lobo -- and honestly, it was a blast. We kicked things off with some apple beer (highly recommend), then grabbed an apple fritter and apple donuts because... why not? If you come here and don't overdo it on apple things, did you even go to Apple Hill? The vibe was perfect for a fall day: families everywhere, the smell of cinnamon sugar in the air, and enough food stalls to make you wish you had a second stomach. Lobo had the time of his life just people-watching and supervising all the other dogs that strolled by. Pretty sure he thought the whole place was set up just for him. All in all -- good drinks, great treats, and plenty of space to enjoy the day. We'll definitely be back for round two (probably with another donut in hand). Lobo's review: "10/10 would people-watch again. Docking zero points even though no one gave me an apple donut... but I'm watching you, humans."

    Hard cider and donuts
    Regia S.

    So many fun things to do. Lots of vendors. Pumpkin patch, apple picking, shopping, wine tasting.. The weather was nice so we were able to really enjoy the day. There's a grassy area around a pond if you want to have a picnic. Or you can try and snag a table. The lines in the market can be a little confusing, but the employees are helpful. The food and drinks are very good. The cider is refreshing. The donuts are so warm and fresh. You can smell the sweet aroma throughout the grounds. Great family trip!

    Peter X.

    The most popular area at Apple Hill. Went for the apple donuts and scenery. If you are visiting on the weekend, my recommendation is to either arrive early in the morning or mid afternoon after 2pm. It gets very busy around 11am-noon.

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    Ask the Community - High Hill Ranch

    Is there a parking fee and do they take credit cards for parking?

    No fee, free parking!

    Is it Dog friendly?

    Yes, it's mostly outdoors and I have even seen some dog bowls for water at a few locations. There is usually a lot of people in the fall and on weekends, so just keep that in mind if you have a loud and/or rambunctious dog.

    Can we see some snow here? Thanks

    It depends. If snow levels get low , yes

    Any vegan options?

    They do have plenty of apples and some fruit veggies to choose from, but it's pretty slim Pickens in terms of vegan prepared food. Their fries are pretty good, but that's likely the only option.

    Last year the traffic was insane. It took us one hour bumper to bumper to get to High Hill once exit via 50. What is the traffic situation like this weekend?

    Fall is here now 20 minutes from Boa Vista to high hill, I would say only come on weekdays. That's my plan from now on

    When is High Hill Ranch open?

    August 23, 2017

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