We always love hiking here. It's easy to hike with kids, even though it can get a little rocky and…read morea little muddy. The cave is always beautiful, especially when the water is flowing. Today, there are still descent of people hiking, and we came around 12:30 Easy Hike!Gonna come back again soon. P. S please leave no trace

I went here on a weekday, and when I arrived in the parking lot, I was shocked by how much was…read moregoing on. It definitely did not feel like a safe place to leave a car or to walk alone. There appeared to be drug activity, and there were people living in their cars. It felt more like a place for people to hang out and purchase drugs than a normal parking lot. I observed this as I drove through, which was very concerning. This was a bummer, especially since the trail itself looked beautiful. I'm surprised that law enforcement hasn't been called by the neighborhood, but then again, I understand that people can sometimes become used to these conditions.

Chasing (roadside) waterfalls…read more.. This is a pretty decent roadside waterfall off Highway 50 (between Sac and Lake Tahoe) near Pollock Pines. It is pretty during spring as snow melting gives the waterfall a good amount of flow with a drop of 80-ft. Nice stop to stretch out the legs at the same time. The waterfall grabs your attention whether you're driving to or from Lake Tahoe. The falls is to your right as you head to the Lake. I suppose you can pull over on the opposite side of the highway to get a full view of the falls but I wouldn't cross the road as it is dangerous because there are blind turns, sometimes cars and trucks whiz by fast and furious down this road. Easy access where you literally just pull over into a very large pullout right in front of the falls. This waterfalls is about 60 miles from our place. It is worth stopping to look at, at least once, on your way to Lake Tahoe. Review #2106 updated

Worth the quick stop to get out, stretch and check it out on the drive to Tahoe or back! Very cool…read morelittle falls on an easy pull out.

Everything about this walk, hike, views, sounds, was worth every moment of the visit. We had recent…read moreviewed this from someone else's Facebook post and decided it was part of our summer vibes. This was well worth it. FREE access, views, nature sounds, fishing. What more could you ask for. Pack your own snack or lunch even if you wanted too. You won't many benches to sit along the way, but hey, why not utilize one of the many massive tree trunks that were just cut up on the side of the trail. If you have any type of water shoes, bring those alongside your walking shoes. During our visit we did about a good 4 miles of trail visit. The road entering into the location is very narrow, and almost like a one vehicle a time passing.We would DEFINITELY see ourselves visiting here again. No IF, ANDs or BUTS about it.

Beautiful views and a super unique hike. The dam at the end was very cool too. It was very hot so…read morewe could even get very close and get splashed by the dam water, cooling us off. Pro tip, you can drive up to near the dam and do the trail backwards if you want to be able to see the dam without hiking as long. One caveat, you have to walk single file so it's a bit hard to have any big group conversations.

"100 degree Hike -- Just Righr!"…read more I had a chance to check out this trail today on a boiling hot day. At the end of my 10 mile hike, I was really dragging, and did not know why. (I like hot weather.) When I got back to the car I realized it was 100 degrees! Oh, I guess that explains it. So keep in mind that in the summer this area is boiling hot! If you do hike at that time, be sure to bring a ton of water. I brought 3 liters, which was just right for a 10 mile round trip. I did not see any potable water along the trail, so be sure to keep that in mind and bring your own water. There is a convenient staging area at the south end of Pardee dam, called Campo Seco. The day that I visited, the only other visitors there had large horse trailers. There is an outhouse at the staging area, and another one a few miles east on the trail, at a fascinating area called the Wildermuth House. This house is the top attraction on the hiking trail. Definitely worth a visit. Note that you need to also get a hiking permit. I got mine today from the party Lake Pardee Recreation Area. It's really very inexpensive. There is also a sign in kiosk at the staging area. On this my first visit, I went east from the staging area. For most of the trail, there's not a whole lot to see. After several miles however, the trail approaches close to the Mokelumne River, and the views are excellent. If you happen to go 5 miles east from the staging area there's a fascinating structure known as the Kiln. It's actually made out of bricks and is just slightly off the trail. One can actually crawl inside. I posted some photos of the kiln. The Kiln marked by further most point on my hike today. From there I returned to the staging area. Including some extra time for finding geocaches, my round trip to the killed was about 10.5 miles. So I'm glad I made this hike, but in the future I think I will visit on a cooler day.

What can you say, this is a hidden jewel. We just found this trail system. Very well maintained and…read morea family pass is 10 per year. Several access points allow you to get there easily. Difficulty levels are from easy to difficult all are accurately marked on the maps. We have tried several segments and can't wait for the next. Grab a pack and good shoes head out in the morning to enjoy beautiful views and a quite retreat from the craziness of life. You really must try this EBMUD system, good information on their website also where you purchase your pass as well. See you on the trails!

Bathroom locked. Road closed to parking lot. Parked along Ice House Road which added about a mile…read moreto our hike. Some minor stream crossings. Some snow patches. Waterfall raging. Beautiful views.

Such a beautiful place! Located near Ice House and in Pollock Pines - it's a must see!…read more The hike is about 4.5 miles round trip and is pretty easy - there were only a few small inclines. Bassi Falls is huge - lots of little areas to swim. The water was freezing, but well worth the hike and a quick dip. We could have spent hours here! Pack lunch and make a day of it! I highly recommend checking it out. We will definitely be back next month when we go camping again!

Beautiful Blue Oak ecosystem. They sponsor hikes with themes: fungi & mushrooms, native Indian or…read moresettler history, yoga, geology,etc. Self guided hikes of 3 to 6 miles. SacramentoValleyConservacy.org

We attended the first docent-led hike of the year on Saturday, 2/1/2020. It was a "history" hike,…read morefocusing on the Deer Creek Gold Rush. We learned about the gold in the area, the miners, the mining district, and the fate of the local natives. The leader, David, was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed a beautiful 3-mile hike over gentle hills. It was an easy hike, although some of the terrain was rocky and uneven, and we had to find a path through a couple of small streams. Not a problem for most, but some older folk were glad they had their hiking poles. I was glad I had my waterproof hiking shoes. The Preserve is open to the public on Saturdays from Feb - May, and then again in the fall. Check the website for access hours. You can hike on your own, or register for one of the docent-led hikes. Also, the road to access Deer Creek Hills is not paved, and there is a small stream you have to drive through to get to the hiking area, so a four-wheel drive is a good idea. Those without high-clearance vehicles parked their cars along the side of the road before the stream, and hiked to the trailhead.

I needed a gift for Father's Day and didn't want to drive all the way to REI. Found something great…read moreimmediately but my husband wanted a long sleeve shirt instead. He was able to return the shirt and picked out a beautiful Patagonia shirt. Mike the owner was helpful both times and even gave us a discount. I definitely will continue to shop here.

I took my husband for a scenic drive to Sutter Creek and we sauntered up and down Main Street…read morechecking out interesting shops along the way. Down at one end we discovered the Sierra Mountain Outdoor store, and on a rack of clothing that was out front on the sidewalk, I found a beautiful plaid shirt that fit him perfectly. Even marked down the prices aren't cheap, but the quality is excellent, and in the case of the Marmot shirt I bought for my husband, it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

This is a beautiful trail through the forest that is rapidly recovering from the Caldor Fire! Nice…read moreeasily accessible trail (all paved) skirts the edge of a large canyon, with views to the East and Southeast. Parking area is small.