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

"stalagmites or stalactites???? " Who knows, but this place is cool…read more Location and parking: kind of out in the middle of nowhere and parking SUCK. Get there earlier or wake up at noon, have brunch, then make your way here and post up for a parking spot. LOL Trail: easy going and plenty of shade along the way. There was people of all ages, sizes, and shape; " Very Do-able". - Secret swim hole: a true gem. Natural, dripping cave filtering the run off from snows above. Water was super cold, but where else can you swim through a natural cave. "Gotta JUMP IN." Very refreshing. Short swim to opposite end of cave. "Safety 1st" - bring a life jacket or floaty. Read sign and follow rules, leave ROVER at home and pick up your TRASH. Adjudication: definitely worth a day trip to check out. "IT's COOL."

Take a hike! Seriously... the trail is well marked and easy. Bring a picnic and enjoy a day at the…read morelake

Just a very nice 2 1/2 mile walk around this pretty lake. Nothing special necessarily, but very…read morepretty.

I first want to say that a buddy of mine convinced me to do a hike here. He did some research but…read morehe said didn't read any reviews. This takes me to let whoever reads this that the drive to where you park is a tiny barely paved road for only one vehicle to use to get to main are you park. From where we entered I can say it was pretty windy road but the only-room-for one car and going downhill was scary for me. We walked around the bridge and we turned around. The river views were beautiful. Was very hot and tons of mosquitoes having us for lunch. We drove back to civilization and maybe will attempt hiking in the future when we know more and may from a different entrance.

"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.

Looking for a stunning and beautiful water fall without the leg work? Bridal Veil Falls in Pollock…read morePines California is the place where you can do that. On your way from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe, you can just drive right up to the falls from Highway 50, going eastbound. What makes this very convenient is that this is also a large pull out space that you can park to make it really easy to just get right out of your car and take a closer look. This waterfall is 80 feet tall and makes for a nice stop to stretch your legs and enjoy the cool air. When my husband I went, we stopped by this waterfall towards the end of March. The waterfall is not gushing with water but the flow is enough to nice and have that nice flowing sound that relaxes you. This part of the Eldorado National Forest is free to drive through and visit but there is a fee if you wish to visit the Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area that is nearby. Definitely worth a visit and something to look out for if you plan on driving to Lake Tahoe from Sacramento.

Amazing nice quick stop on highway 50 heading to Lake Tahoe got some great pictures it's a quick…read morestop so be prepared.

If you can handle straight down and straight up hiking, trail running, or horseback riding with…read morecliff drop-offs, this Bud's for you! Head down the paved road to the river. Someone else said it's 3 miles round trip but my Strava says 3.2 miles up from the river with 800' gain. :shrug Check out Alltrails app for more input and routes. If you stick to the pavement route, the path is very wide, two cars width and more at times. So no fears of steep drop-offs. Beyond the river, it's single track. On the dirt routes going down to the river, it's very technical and steep. Though I've never been on it, I know about K2/Cardiac Hill. LOL! If you want to explore the Western States trail that's used by Tevis Cup and Western States Endurance Race (both 100 mile endurance races one on horse one on foot), then head down the dirt trail off the horse side. If you travel a little more than 3 miles down this path you'll encounter a waterfall if there's still flowing water. Cross in the water or on the bridge (horses ok either way). But again, this trail isn't for the faint of heart when it comes to horses and their riders. Be mindful it may be too much for you or your horse. Horse side has a large watering hole that had water in it in early April 2023 (while some locations fear the horse sicknesses and have shut off water). There's also tying rails. And plenty of room to maneuver a rig. Paved side has a building with restrooms. The restroom is accessed by the paved lot but is on the side nearest the dirt lot/horse trailer parking. I don't recall it having soap or towels or hand dryers in April 2023. C'mon 'rona, give us soap even if it's the sandpaper powder! Be aware that some days there are major events and you may not be able to park there. I suppose you can call City of Auburn or just be prepared to go somewhere different such as railroad park. Major events include: Tevis Cup, Western States Endurance Race, and American River Endurance Race.

Beautiful large park. Costs $7 to enter/park, and there's a strict close time to leave at sundown…read more Highly recommend for biking, but not so much for casual walking with kids. This place is huge and has a decent amount of hills and flat areas.

Some friends and myself just spent the last two days hiking into the desolation wilderness part of…read morethe Sierra Nevada mountain range, near Lake Tahoe, Ca. Up Wright's Lake road you go until you've reached a top-of-the-world mountain spot called Wright's Lake. There are some hiking trails that extend you further into the nearby mountains, placing you at various lakes beneath these craggy skyscrapers, just west of Pyramid peak. We spent a night at Hemlock Lake, a beautiful little destination spot in this area for hiking and overnight camping. I hurrah this pristine little lake for variety of excellencies: first, the fishing was bountiful, and a respectful fisherperson will find themselves a tasty dinner amongst the wildlife jumping at the water's surface. Second, there is a half-rushing waterfall that cascades from higher-up snowmelt, feeding down into the lake. A short jaunt and slopey climb will catch you some of the prettiest vista-views this side of the Sierras has to offer. Surrounding both the waterfall and lake are gorgeous Jeffrey sugarpines. Put your face close to its rutty bark, and you will want to lick the delicious smell of these trees (especially for a hungry hiker). All this, but don't count on any time to sit and meditate. Half of the exercise I got out of this trip was from slapping and dancing around the mosquitos that inhabit the lush little 8500-foot lake. I won't complain, since it's not my place to judge nature, but I do largely suggest that you bring with you some sort of repellant. We used garlic cloves, which worked surprisingly well. But if nature's comfort is what you're looking for, mosquitos are only a necessary part of this package. I say, take the trip. Even if you don't like the remarkable hike or lake, there's enough camping spots and high-mountain lakes in this area to keep you and your family/friends packing here for for years to come!

Beautiful scenery and you can choose from different levels of hiking trails. Lots of shade in warm…read moreweather.

For people who enjoy walking threw nature this is a beautiful place ! With a lot to over look enjoy…read morewalking

Not any easy 4X4 trail by any means! Not for the timid or beginner unless you go with an…read moreexperienced group as we did. 3 days to go 18 miles! Rock crawling at its finest! An experience we will never forget! BUT PLEASE - don't try unless your vehicle is equipped well, high clearance, and with experienced spotters!!!!

My sisters and I set out for this trail late August. weather was beautiful! View was amazing. This…read moreis a moderate hike. We ended il doing a 3 mike in total...but captured some amazing photo's!

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.