The Best Fishing in El Dorado County

The Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail runs along Jenkinson Lake, making for an easy, shaded, and well-marked hike that the entire family can enjoy. The full loop is over eight miles, but can be easily modified into a shorter trip, as well.Along the way, you will see a variety of activities along the lake...

Skunk Hallow via South Fork American River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Pilot Hill, California.

Darrington Trail to Peninsula is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pilot Hill, California.

Peninsula Campground to First Cove Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pilot Hill, California.

Rim Trail via Olmstead Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cool, California

Avery's Pond via the Pioneer Express Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Newcastle, California.

Clementine Trail to Clark's Pool is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cool, California.

Lake Natoma Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Folsom, California.

American River Bike Trail: Hazel Ave to Fair Oaks Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Fair Oaks, California.

Lake Tabeaud Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jackson, California.

Desolation Wilderness is just west of Lake Tahoe, a part of Eldorado National Forest. It's a very popular backpacking destination as the PCT and Tahoe Rim Trail both run through the area. There are what seems to be endless amounts of mountain lakes, creeks, and rivers that run through this area w...

Best known as one of the most popular hiking and biking trails to the North Fork American River, in part because of the easy access from Colfax. However, this is a remote trail, and hikers are advised to bring plenty of fluids as well as carry a whistle. The entire trail is primarily shaded, pa...

Barrett Lake via Red Peak OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pollock Pines, California.

The Twin Lakes trail starts winding through a pine forest, with a couple bridge crossings over crystal clear trout-filled streams.  The marsh-like water is very slow moving, and even though it is indeed beautiful, it is also a prime location for pesky mosquitoes in the summertime.  Be sure to loa...

To get to the Twin Lakes Trailhead from the Bay Area/Sacramento, head east on HWY 50 past Kyburz for 4 miles until you see the left-hand turnoff for Wrights Road. If coming westbound on HWY 50, this will be a right-hand turn 5 miles past Strawberry. Follow this paved road for 8 miles (watch for p...

Wrights Lake to Grouse Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Kyburz, California.