Top Adventures in Lake
Hike through the Effie Yeaw Nature Preserve
DetailsEffie Yeaw Nature Preserve is named after Effie Yeaw, a teacher, conservationist and environmental educator who frequented the area on educational nature walks. She was one of the leading forces behind preserving the land now known as The...
4.48 miles
161 ft gain
Hike the American River Parkway: Fair Oaks Bridge to Hazel Ave.
This area is possibly one of my favorite stretches of trail along the American River Parkway (for my route, click here. On this trail, you'll get great views of the American River, experience lush fern gullies, and depending on the seasons can se...
4.7 miles
249 ft gain
Kayak the American River: Sailor Bar to Harrington Way
Ultimately, the waters from the American River empty into the San Francisco Bay, but for a shorter paddle that still provides excitement, serenity, and even interaction with local wildlife, there is an approximately 10-mile portion between Sailor ...
Explore The Solo Tree
Disclaimer: This tree is on private property. If you choose to proceed, please check in with the property owner and proceed respectfully.The Solo Tree (often referred to as #thatrosevillesolotree on Instagram) has become a very popular photography...
Hike the Seven Pools Loop & Vista
Hidden Falls Regional Park is tucked way in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, about an hour from Sacramento and a 20 minute drive off Interstate 80 and nearby the town of Auburn.
Most visitors simply make a be-line for Hidden Falls and miss one ...
4.5 miles
450 ft gain
Hike around Coon Creek to Hidden Falls
--Important: 7-day a week parking reservations required until further notice during the COVID-19 crisis. Follow park social distancing measures. Learn more online, https://www.placer.ca.gov/6106/Hidden-Falls-Regional-Park
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Not far from Californi...
8.4 miles
968 ft gain
Hike Training Hill
Training Hill is a 4.5 mile loop trail that features beautiful meadows and wildflowers, with limited views to Folsom Lake and the Auburn canyon. The trail to Training Hill branches off from the Calcutta Falls trail right before the first cement b...
4.5 miles
1126 ft gain
Hike the Quarry Trail in the Auburn SRA
Parking in the Auburn State Recreation Area parking lot has a cost of $10.00. Free parking is allowed on the right side of the road located on the right after driving over the bridge. From here the Quarry Trail parking lot and Trail head are a s...
11 miles
Rock Climb at the Quarry
Many thanks to the Climbing Resource Advocates for Greater Sacramento (CRAGS) and the Access Fund for their hard work in re-opening this location to make it climbing-legal. Where to Park:Put in "Parking lot for the Quarry Trail, California 193, Au...
2.6 miles
800 ft gain
Hike to the North Fork Dam of Lake Clementine
Located only roughly 40 minutes from Sacramento. This trail will allow you to view and walk under the 5th largest bridge in the US as well as enjoy the waterfall spectacle of a top releasing Dam. Once reaching Old Foresthill Road from the town of ...
4 miles
Bike the Lake Berryessa Loop
Begin your ride in Vacaville, California out of Alamo Creek Park (street parking is available and free). Head north on Alamo Drive and veer left onto Foothill Drive, then left (South) onto Pleasants Valley Road. After two miles, veer left onto Che...
55.82 miles
1007 ft gain
Fly Fishing on the Putah
Putah Creek is a little over an hour drive from SF without traffic. The creek has flows beginning in April, which can reach up to 700cfs during the summer months. The creek begins to drop after September. Keep in mind that wet-wading isn't recomme...
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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El Dorado County, California
Loon Lake Chalet
Overview Loon Lake Chalet is situated next to Loon Lake in a granite bowl, and offers year-round, drive-to access for excellent backcountry skiing and hiking. The three-story chalet boasts excellen... -
Lockeford, California
Water Tower Suite
Looking out over the gardens and the lush foliage, an unmistakable calm has a way of washing over us and bringing everything into focus. At The Inn at Locke House, our mission is founded on provi...From $279/night
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Lockeford, California
Abington
Looking out over the gardens and the lush foliage, an unmistakable calm has a way of washing over us and bringing everything into focus. At The Inn at Locke House, our mission is founded on provi...From $179/night
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Lockeford, California
Berkshire
Looking out over the gardens and the lush foliage, an unmistakable calm has a way of washing over us and bringing everything into focus. At The Inn at Locke House, our mission is founded on provi...From $179/night
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Lockeford, California
Bridgewater
Looking out over the gardens and the lush foliage, an unmistakable calm has a way of washing over us and bringing everything into focus. At The Inn at Locke House, our mission is founded on provi...From $169/night
