Hidden Falls Regional park consists of 221-acres of open space and is located at 7587 Mears Place, north of Mt. Vernon Road between Auburn and Lincoln. In addition to the traditional park features there are many more activities for park visitors to enjoy. Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, photography and other passive recreational pursuits are just a few of the many things to do along the trails. A paved, accessible trail is also available, which begins near the parking lot and winds through a live oak grove and picnic areas.
Outstanding natural features at Hidden Falls include Coon Creek and Deadman Creek, groves of blue oak woodlands and a year-round waterfall, 20-30 foot high.
Other park amenities include a paved access road, 50-space paved parking lot, equestrian staging area, utilities, restrooms and a 60-foot emergency-access bridge over Deadman Creek.
To visit the park, take Atwood Road west from Highway 49 in Auburn, until it becomes Mt. Vernon Road. Follow Mt. Vernon Rd. to Mears Road (about 3.5 miles from DeWitt Center). Turn right (north) on Mears Roadand follow to Mears Place. Park hours are from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset daily.
For more information, a location map or a map of the Trails System, please visit the Placer County web site by clicking the link below.
Placer County and Hidden Falls Regional Park
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