The trail continues to follow Deadman Creek in the sun until you reach the first observation deck, overlooking the majestic Hidden Falls. Cross the Whisky Diggins Bridge and turn left onto the Hidden Falls Access Trail. Soon you’ll reach the Whisky Diggins Bridge and the Whisky Diggins Canal, a water diversion canal from the gold rush era that provided water for the gold mining operations.The trail descends into the canyon below, switchbacking through pines, oaks, ferns, moss covered trees and rocks, wildflowers, and open space, eventually following the Deadman Creek. Almost immediately, turn right onto the Poppy Trail. Start in the parking lot and walk past the informational display board onto South Legacy Way (the fire road).We also packed a lot of water and some snacks to enjoy when we reached the observation decks.
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We wore layers because it was pretty cool in the shade, but later, it was super hot out in the full sun.
Be sure to wear sunscreen or bring a hat. Our hike followed the Poppy Trail through a heavily shaded area then the Hidden Falls Access Trail in the sun. We arrived at the park around 9:30 am, snagged a coveted parking spot, and began our hike, which ended up being just a few hours. This was our first time visiting Hidden Falls Regional Park, so we opted for an easy, in and out, family-friendly hike. Most trail intersections are marked with the trail names, and many have park trail maps that pinpoint where you are, so it’s pretty each to navigate the park’s trail system and stay on your desired trail. You can choose how long your hike is and how easy or hard it is.You can reach Hidden Falls and Canyon View Falls in a number of different ways.
There are several different trails throughout the regional park that intersect at various points, which means: Hidden Falls flows year-round, but is most impressive in the spring. Informative interpretive panels mounted at various spots along the trails provide an opportunity to learn about the riparian habitat along several creeks and to two gorgeous waterfalls. The multiple-use trails are accessible year-round, and are typically used for walking, hiking, running, biking and horseback riding. The park, with scenic views from the Sacramento Valley to the Sutter Buttes, has about 30 miles of trails, two large observation decks with stunning, close-up views of the waterfalls, picnic and swimming areas, fishing access, and restrooms. It encompasses formerly private lands known as Didion Ranch and Spears Ranch. Hidden Falls Regional Park was purchased by Placer County through the Placer Legacy Open Space and Agricultural Conservation Program for the purposes of natural conservation and passive recreation. The park is situated along the Coon Creek and Deadman Creek watersheds, and is south of the Bear River. Hidden Falls Regional Park is a 1,200 acre park located between the communities of Auburn, Lincoln, and the Ophir/Newcastle area. Thank you Steve and June! Hidden Falls Regional Park Then my in-laws did the hike and insisted we make it weekend adventure priority #1. We had heard about the Hidden Falls Regional Park from some friends but hadn’t gotten around to doing the Hidden Falls waterfall hike. We love going for long walks, riding our bikes, and swimming and relaxing in our backyard, but our favorite weekend activity is hiking - and thankfully we live in Placer County, which has an abundance of awesome, family-friendly hiking trails. After sitting behind our computers or sitting in classrooms all week long, our family is definitely ready to get outdoors by the time the weekend arrives.
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