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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Burton Creek State Park
Tahoe City, CA2309 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, CA 96145Six miles of unpaved roadway are available for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
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Coyote Group Campground
Foresthill, CAMosquito Ridge Road 96, Foresthill, CA 95631Features are cooking grills, campfire rings with benches, serving and eating tables, and lots of tent space.
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Donner Memorial State Park & Emigrant Trail
Truckee, CA12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161The park is home to numerous hiking and snowshoeing trails, or you can swim, boat and fish.