Placer County trails

Starting near the Sugar Pine boat-ramp area, this anti-clockwise loop follows the Joshua M. Hardt Memorial Trail along the eastern shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, with broad lake views, wooded slopes and the quiet backdrop of Tahoe National Forest. The route then rounds the northern coves and inlets, passing…

Distance: 4.4 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,717 ft

Starting at the Five Lakes Trailhead near Alpine Meadows Road, the route follows the Five Lakes Trail away from the developed valley and climbs through open Sierra slopes, scattered conifers, and granite-studded terrain toward the edge of Tahoe National Forest. The path then enters the Granite Chief…

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,437 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,602 ft

The Clementine Trail, winding through the Auburn State Recreation Area, offers an enjoyable journey with picturesque views of both the American River and the surrounding terrain. Hikers will pass beneath the towering Foresthill Bridge, the tallest bridge in California, and be treated to dramatic vistas of the…

Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,043 ft • Maximum elevation: 991 ft

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,146 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,874 ft

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 85 ft • Maximum elevation: 174 ft

Distance: 8.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,614 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,812 ft

Hike from Iowa Hill Road to Yankee Jims Bridge along the North Fork American River via Windy Point Trail and Indian Creek Trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area. #Hiking #Nature #Mountain #River #Forest

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,263 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,673 ft

Tahoe National Forest. #Hiking #River #Forest #Mountain #Forest #Waterfall #Nature #Tahoe

Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,126 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,382 ft

Hidden Falls Regional Park. Deadman Creek. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #River #Forest #Nature

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 597 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,004 ft

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,795 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,704 ft

Distance: 11.8 mi • Elevation gain: 4,180 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,972 ft

Distance: 17.8 mi • Elevation gain: 3,153 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,035 ft

Distance: 16.7 mi • Elevation gain: 3,865 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,726 ft

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 833 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,955 ft

Distance: 14.5 mi • Elevation gain: 4,587 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,875 ft

Distance: 17.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,519 ft • Maximum elevation: 738 ft

#TRT

Distance: 13.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,995 ft • Maximum elevation: 7,428 ft

Distance: 4.9 mi • Elevation gain: 108 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,724 ft