The Best Hiking in El Dorado County
Looking for the best hiking in El Dorado County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around El Dorado County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near El Dorado County
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Placerville, California
El Dorado Trail from Smithflat
8.86 mi / 840 ft gainEl Dorado Trail from Smithflat is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gold Hill, California.Read more -
Placerville, California
Rock Climb the Cosumnes River Gorge
5.0Consumes River Gorge is a good climbing spot that is relativity close to Sacramento, California. it is located just outside of Placerville, California, making it a must-stop climbing spot for any Sacramento or Eldorado county local. The climbing spot boasts granite climbing areas with over a hund...Read more -
Placerville, California
Dutch Creek and Johntown Falls
1.2 mi / 269 ft gainDutch Creek and Johntown Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Garden Valley, California.Read more -
Coloma, California
Monroe Ridge Trail and the Monument Trail
3.13 mi / 581 ft gainMonroe Ridge Trail and the Monument Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coloma, California.Read more -
Placerville, California
Monroe Ridge Trail
3.44 mi / 630 ft gainMonroe Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Coloma, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Dave Moore Nature Trail
1.07 mi / 157 ft gainDave Moore Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lotus, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Cronan Ranch West Ridge Trail via Gerle Loop
12.91 mi / 2185 ft gainCronan Ranch West Ridge Trail via Gerle Loop is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Lotus, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Greenwood Creek
2.39 mi / 92 ft gainGreenwood Creek is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Lotus, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Greenwood, Gerle, East Ridge and Down and Up
7.55 mi / 1486 ft gainGreenwood, Gerle, East Ridge and Down and Up is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lotus, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Greenwood Creek, Down and Up to the South Fork American River and Gerle Loop
7.12 mi / 1273 ft gainGreenwood Creek, Down and Up to the South Fork American River and Gerle Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lotus, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Greenwood and Gerle Loop
2.59 mi / 220 ft gainGreenwood and Gerle Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lotus, California.Read more -
El Dorado County, California
Cronan Ranch to Folsom Point Rec Area via South Fork American River Trail and Brown's Ravine Trail
31.9 mi / 4593 ft gainCronan Ranch to Folsom Point Rec Area via South Fork American River Trail and Brown's Ravine Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Lotus, California.Read more -
Pollock Pines, United States
Hiking the Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail at Sly Park
4.0The 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...Read more -
Pilot Hill, California
East Ridge and Long Valley Trail Loop
4.27 mi / 502 ft gainEast Ridge and Long Valley Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Pilot Hill, California.Read more -
Pilot Hill, California
Down and Up Trail Loop
4.42 mi / 607 ft gainDown and Up Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Pilot Hill, California.Read more -
Pilot Hill, California
West Ridge Trail to Satan's Cesspool
10.86 mi / 2014 ft gainWest Ridge Trail to Satan's Cesspool is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Pilot Hill, California.Read more