Hidden Falls Regional Park: Auburn's Natural Escape
Explore 30 miles of trails, discover scenic waterfalls, and experience the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills in Auburn, California.
Hidden Falls Regional Park, nestled in the Auburn foothills, offers over 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian riding, leading to scenic waterfalls and peaceful vistas. This 1,200-acre park provides a natural escape with diverse terrain and recreational opportunities.
A brief summary to Hidden Falls Regional Park
- 7587 Mears Pl, Auburn, California, 95603, US
- +1530-886-4901
- Visit website
- Monday 7 am-5:30 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-5:30 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-5:30 pm
- Thursday 7 am-5:30 pm
- Friday 7 am-5:30 pm
- Saturday 7 am-5:30 pm
- Sunday 7 am-5:30 pm
Local tips
- Parking reservations are required on weekends, holidays, and peak days; purchase them online in advance.
- Bring plenty of water, especially during hot weather, and wear appropriate hiking shoes.
- Be aware that cell phone service is limited in the park.
- Trails may be closed to cyclists and equestrians during and after rain.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Getting There
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Driving
From Sacramento, take I-80 to Auburn and exit on Elm Avenue (Exit 119C). Turn right on Elm and then right again on Highway 49. Continue for 2.4 miles to Atwood Road and turn right. Atwood becomes Mount Vernon; follow it to Mears Road and turn right. Take the first right to stay on Mears Road, and the park entrance will be on your left. Parking reservations are required on weekends, holidays and peak days. All-day parking is $8.
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Public Transport
Take the Amtrak from Sacramento to Auburn. From the Auburn Amtrak station, Placer County Transit Route 10X runs to the corner of Bell Rd and Mears Place. From there it is approximately a 1.8 mile walk to the park entrance. Amtrak tickets from Sacramento to Auburn range from $4 to $55. A day pass on Placer County Transit is $3.00.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Gold Country Medical History Museum
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Bloomer Cut
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Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge (California Historical Landmark No. 1051)
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No Hands Bridge
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Griffith House
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Griffith Quarry (California Historical Landmark No. 885)
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California State Historical Landmark No. 799
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Colfax Heritage Museum
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The North Star House
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Gold Discovery Site
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Sutter's Mill
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California Historical Landmark 297: Gold Hill Mine
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California Historical Landmark 294: Rough and Ready
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Iowa Hill Historical Marker
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Unmissable attractions to see
Rappé Family Vineyards
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Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours - Old Town Auburn
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Joss House Museum
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Auburn Clock Tower
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The Gold Rush Museum
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Bernhard Museum
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Turkey Vulture Watch Site
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Black Hole of Calcutta Falls
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Griffith Quarry Park & Museum
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Pirates of Pesaro, Halloween
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Sierra College Natural History Museum - SCNHM
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Quarry Park Adventures
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
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Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
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Olympus Pointe Sculpture Park
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La Trattoria Bohemia
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Moxie Restaurant
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Brasserie du Monde
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Article Consignment Boutique
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Summer Porch
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Sugar Shack Boutique
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Streets Pub and Grub
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Kupros Craft House
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Ten Ten Room
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