Hidden Falls Regional Park

Its pretty ironic that we drive an hour just to "walk," but it's absolutely worth it. This is one of the easiest, yet most satisfying hikes I've taken with my family. The map is vividly labeled and easy to read, so you know exactly which direction to go at the crossroads (or crosstrails?) Anyways you can plan exactly how far and how difficult of a hike you'd like to accomplish.There is always parking on non-peak days and you can easily reserve a spot during peak hours. Hidden Falls is one of the most organized and upkept parks.ps. wear lots of bug spray, and maybe plan to get wet if its hot enough.

Very nice place to hike. Went there on Saturday and I had made parking reservation online the day before.

My kids are on spring break so I decided to take them hiking . I have been to Hidden Falls before and it's just so beautiful. First off you have to get a parking pass on their website (placer.ca.gov ) certain weekdays you may not need one, but you have to check on the website first . I went on a Tuesday and I did have to get a parking pass .The price is $8 all day and $4 for half a day . Upon arriving there is a little stand where they scan your. parking ticket to enter . The guy also gave me a paper map with all the different trails the park has to offer from easy ,moderate to difficult. Which is pretty cool . We chose North legacy Trail, which was the easy one, but we did have to start at Poppy Trail to get there. It's just so beautiful being out in nature with the big trees and the beautiful trails . The golden ticket was when we made it to the overview deck where the beautiful waterfalls are at . We got to sit down a little and just enjoy the moment. On the way back we even got to get a little lower to where the water was at. My sons loved it ! There is some restrooms when you first enter the park and there is a few portable restrooms inside the park. You should be able to find it in your map of where they are located at . Overall my boys and I had an amazing time here . This location is great for families of all ages depending on what trail you pick . Take a lot of water a paper map and keep in mind you will not get any phone reception inside the park . We can't wait to go back for an other day adventure.

I finally made it to Hidden Falls!! I have been trying to get here since February 2020. Every time I plan to go, something else comes up! LOL. But, not this time! I made the trip to Hidden Falls today and I'm so happy I did! It was a nice mini getaway from Sacramento, without a super long drive with traffic!I came to go on a mini hike, but, really to see that hidden waterfall! I took an easy trail (S. Legacy Way, I believe it was), it felt moderate after awhile with all the rocks and inclines! When I finally got to the waterfall, I was so happy I pushed myself! I was able to relax for a bit, take in the cool breeze before going on the long trek back to the parking lot (~30 minutes each way). It felt longer getting back because it was lunch time and my lunch was in the car(ha! A protein shake and ice cold water!). Note to self, bring trail max or nuts next time! The bathrooms were closed, but, there were portable toilets (BYO hand sanitizer!). A map at the entrance of all the trails rated by level of difficulty, and paper maps available to take on the go. There are wooden trail signs every 0.5 mile with names of intersecting trails. There are both concrete and dirt trails (which I walked) depending on how rugged ya wanna get! I definitely will plan to return again in the Spring when the weather is warmer! (My poor fingers were freezing for a part of the time I was there)

Came here for the first time last weekend with a few friends. I haven't gone on an actual hike so this was a bit challenging for me but the views and scenery were incredible. There were quite a few benches and rest areas which came in handy for me since I needed to take breaks quite often. The waterfalls looked really nice and I enjoyed seeing the various forms of wildlife. Reserving a parking spot was a little annoying though since it required me to make an account, enter my home address, and enter the license plate number of the car I was taking. I highly recommend taking a hike here if you're up for a little challenge. I just wish their online reservation system was better and didn't require as much information as it currently asks for. If that system was better then this would be an easy 5 star review.

Very beautiful area. I really enjoyed. But people are working not professional and customer service is terrible. I don't like back to this park just because very bad experience with parking spots and customer service.

Who would have thought that the little town of Auburn would have such a gorgeously green park filled with beautiful wooded trails and flourishing waterfalls?! One thing that I'm learning is that there is so much natural beauty to be explored in this part of the north. Did a 9 mile hike here last year that looped through the bulk of the park and ended near Canyon View Falls, and it was absolutely gorgeous. You'll get a nice mix of trails here from your heavily wooded forest treks to your exposed hilly fire road jaunts. I started on the Poppy Trail which switchbacks down into the forest and passes by gushing creeks, bright green foliage, and shaded groves. Saw lots of berries and ferns all throughout the canyon and it was such a soothing sight.I then crossed over a bridge to the South Legacy Trail. This trail is a wider path and mostly flat. It's also a lot more trafficked with both hikers and bikers. The bikers are pretty polite though and the trail is wide enough to where they can safely pass you by. The South Legacy Trail intersects the middle of the park, so you'll have some really beautiful views all throughout. Finally, I connected to the Creekside Trail which gradually inclines back up and then takes you up to this stunning viewpoint where the waterfalls are. And let me tell you; the views are quite majestic up there. The falls were flourishing with so much water. There are actually two waterfalls on that trail; Canyon View Falls which are the larger of the two near the Canyon View Lookout and Hidden Falls. Hidden Falls are definitely hidden! I would have never known that a second set of waterfalls would be tucked behind a small mountain at the end of the other trail. But damn... they are ravishing. This hike was around 9 miles long and it tired me out, but it was so worth it for the views. I'm sure there are much shorter loops that you can take to get you to the falls if that's your main intention.A few side notes; parking is $8 and must be reserved in advanced online if you're visiting Friday-Sunday. Also, be careful of where you park. I think I must have parked next to a tree or a garbage can or something. I honestly can't remember at this point. But after leaving this park, I had ants in my car for a few weeks. My car was only about 2 weeks old at the time, and that was the first hiking trip that I had taken it on, so... yeah. I had never had ants in my car before, but I feel like there was an infestation nearby and they were able to somehow crawl onto my car. Just a fair warning to look around after you park.But anyways, loved this park and that wonderful hike. I would love to return again to do more hikes in the future. It's just a scenic area.

This is an excellent spring/fall hike. I went for the first time after hearing about it for years. I was finally willing to go because of the reservation system- there's nothing worse than going into nature and being surrounded by more people than the area can handle. The reservation system was easy to use and check in at the park was quick (just show your pass). The trails are very well-marked and packed down. The trail to the falls themselves are a mix of gravel and packed dirt. Hiking down to the falls themselves are relatively easy, plenty of switchbacks. The falls are currently running and the pools at the bottom have nice clear water. Our dogs loved playing in them and we enjoyed taking off our shoes to cool down for a bit! Significant portions of this trail are exposed during the middle of the day, so follow the recommendations to bring water or fill up at the fountains by the restrooms. Also, if you're going in the spring close to the evening, consider wearing bug spray. As it got close to 5pm I was eaten alive by mosquitos.

Hiking! Hidden falls is a great hiking place especially for newbies. They are pretty hidden. No wonder it's called 'hidden' lol. Due to covid, reservation is required online. You can reserve for full ($8) or half ($4) day. Also, they are only open on certain days so be sure to check online.Came here on Sunday morning and was greeted by the staff at the gate. He was very nice. He scanned my parking ticket and off I went. Parking is easy as they have parking lots there and good amount of spots. In the front, there is a board there will trails map. There is also portable potty there for guests to use.There are many trails here. Ranges from easy to hard. I took the easy trails since I'm a rookie. The north and south legacy trails are 6.6 miles total. While on the trails, it was nice and quiet. I did encounter 2 deers. Even though these were easy trails, there were some spots that were a little elevated. On these trails, you will be able to see the waterfalls. Nice views.Do bring lots of water as walking will make you thirsty. There are portable potty within the trails if needed. Be aware of poops on the trails. There are lots of them!

I love this park so much, that after visiting in the fall of 2020, I also made it my birthday hike in the spring of 2021. It's a remarkably well signed trail given it's a regional park and you can do a variety of shorter or longer loop hikes. In the fall I was greeted with lingering foliage and in the spring an array of colorful wildflowers.Weekends and what they deem "high usage days" (probably holidays) require an advance parking reservation which you can make online and is $8.I took the following trails: Poppy Trail, part of Blue Oak Loop, Seven Pools overlook, seven Pools loop to canyon trail and then the Hidden falls access trail. In my opinion the seven pools overlook and Canyon overlook are not to be missed. It was also quieter on the trails that didn't lead directly to the falls. In fact, because I went on a weekend, much of the park was not crowded at all-the reservation system does a great job of managing any potential to overcrowd. There is no parking outside the park either.Trails are well maintained but on my last visit there was no potable water. The hikes here are moderate but you will face an incline from the falls on the way back to the parking lot. Bring plenty of water-especially in the spring and summer. Even on an April afternoon of about 80 degrees it felt much hotter on these trails.Wonderful hiking, scenic falls, lots of wildflowers in the spring and worth the drive out here, even from the East Bay. Just all around lovely regional park.