Auburn State Recreation Area Ranger Station — Local services in California

Get ready for A good challenging hike. Several miles of steep winding trails. Nice water falls. . I suggest going to the ranger hut and downloading the app.and get a map. your can get lost easier than you think going back you see forks in the road. Use landmarks. Bring a lot of cold water. Sun block. And good hiking shoes . I used my old boots and hurt my heals half way through this hike. Oh Well. Live and learn

We went again. There's some gross people that are trying to turn part of the shore into a...

May, 22 2019, around 3:15 pm. Hardly anyone on the trail due to recent rain. Clear now and so very beautiful! I came around a corner about 1/2 mile into the trail at Robie point, and came behind a huge bear walking along the trail. He was walking away from me and didnt see or hear me, we were both quiet walkers, the rain had made the soil soft. Backed up out of there and got away quickly. Too scared to take a pic, lol, he/she was big! I carry pepper spray, but hope I never have to...

Stopped here since I was had issues with the breaks on my car when going down hill (was very scary). I was so shaken up but, a very sweet lady named Linda came to make sure I was fine. I found out you can come to this ranger station and get permits for various recreational activities that require them. You can get information on different activities, they have a map showing the different hiking trails they have. It is a neat place to go check out. The staff is great,...