North Fork American River
Experience Placer’s natural beauty at this beautiful river canyon.
Visitors of the North Fork of the American River often immediately fall in love with the awe-inspiring river canyon, a romantic and scenic look into the beauty of Placer County’s wilderness. Best known for its thrilling class IV and V whitewater rapids, the North Fork also offers hiking trails and fishing for those who want a more relaxed experience.
- Website https://www.theamericanriver.com/rivers/north-fork-american-river/
- Best Feature (TM) Hiking trails and exciting whitewater rapids
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Segment of the Western States Trail (Michigan Bluff to Deadwood Trail)
Foresthill, CADeadwood Ridge Road, Foresthill, CA 95631The trail drops off quickly into Eldorado Canyon and switchbacks down to the footbridge over Eldorado Creek.
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Stagecoach Trail
Auburn, CAHighway 49 S, Auburn, CA 95603This historic trail offers great bird’s eye views of the confluence area and American River Canyon.