Tag: Auburn State Recreation Area
Codfish Falls Trail: The biggest adventure is driving there
Codfish Falls is a 65-70 foot waterfall located on Codfish Creek in the Auburn State Rec Area. The creek, and waterfall, flows down toward the North Fork of the American River. The trail to the waterfall is roughly 1.5 miles long with pleasant views of the river, canyon and plant life. There is a small trailhead to …...
Top 12 places to visit in Auburn State Recreation Area
The Auburn State Recreation Area is located in the heart of Gold Country and it spans over 40 miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River. This state owned land is filled with many sites and adventures. From hiking and gold panning to camping and rafting, the ASRA is an awesome place …...
Pennyweight Falls: My two cents on this Placer County waterfall
Directions Take I-80 east from Sacramento to Colfax Take exit 133 off I-80 (Canyon Way) and head 1.1 miles Turn right onto Iowa Hill Road Drive for 2.7 miles to the sharp right turn in road before crossing American River Trailhead is just north of the river bridge on east side of street Park on …...
A look at both the old and the new Iowa Hill Bridges
The older bridge, which was built in 1928, was no longer safe or suitable for modern transportation needs. However, instead of tearing down and replacing the older bridge, the county decided to leave it standing for all to enjoy. This presented a unique scenario of two bridges sharing the same name and location. Directions …...
Iowa Hill Road: A thrilling voyage from Colfax to Iowa Hill
Gold Country is well known for its historic gold mining towns, legendary tales of the Gold Rush and the meager beginnings of some of California’s most prominent figures. But, one thing that’s unknown to most people is the adventure that’s experienced when actually driving on the winding roads that twist, turn and...
Yankee Jims Bridge also known as Colfax-Foresthill Bridge
The bridge was built in 1930 and is a few hundred feet above the river. The deck with is a little more than 11 feet and the longest span of length is 210 feet. The vertical clearance above the deck is just above 13 1/2 feet. The bridge has a 3 ton limit and is …...
Mexican Gulch Waterfall: a tropical paradise in Placer County
This waterfall is named after the Mexican Gulch region which is located about 0.6 miles south of Devils Canyon and Devils Falls. The Waterfall This two-tiered waterfall is best seen if you climb up the slippery rocks and walk about 15 feet toward the upper portion of the waterfall. Make sure you slowly walk across …...
Devils Falls: Giving the devil its due
Yankee Jims Road runs directly through this canyon on its way south to Foresthill. Along Yankee Jims road you will find Devils Falls located about 5.6 miles south of Colfax. The Waterfall Devils Falls is roughly 50 to 60 feet high. When flowing at its peak, the waterfall splits into two distinct streams of water. …...
Bunch Canyon Falls: a historical hiking adventure
It’s located on Bunch Canyon creek which flows through Bunch Canyon. This creek is historically significant due to its part in the gold rush era of Placer County. Bunch Creek History According to various historical accounts, after miners found gold along Bunch Creek a camp quickly sprung up. The camp, which was located about 1/2...
A quick look at Ponderosa Way Bridge in Placer County
The Codfish Falls trailhead is located at the North side of the bridge. Check out my article on Codfish Falls Trail for more info and pictures This bridge was completed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Ponderosa Way bridge’s total length is 222 feet with its longest span roughly 130 feet in length. The …...
