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Hidden Falls (Placer County)

📍 Auburn, CA🥾 3 mi round trip · moderate🎟 Free; parking reservation required on weekends, peak-use days, and marked holidays

A 3-mile moderate waterfall hike with free parking (reservation required on weekends/holidays) and dog-friendly access.

Getting there

moderate3 mi round tripDog-friendly

Free; parking reservation required on weekends, peak-use days, and marked holidays

Our take

Hidden Falls offers a 3-mile moderate waterfall hike near Auburn in Placer County, with free access and dog-friendly trails. Parking is free but requires a reservation on weekends and holidays due to limited capacity.

Plan ahead and secure your parking reservation before arriving, especially if visiting on weekends. This dog-friendly hike makes it easy to include your pet in your waterfall adventure.

Spring and fall provide comfortable temperatures; summers can get warm in this foothill area.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Year-round, with spring and fall offering the most comfortable hiking temperatures.

How long to budget

1.5-2 hours

What to bring

  • Reserve parking in advance for weekends and holidays

Who it suits

Good for

  • moderate hike
  • dog-friendly
  • Placer County day trip

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Hidden Falls (Placer County)?

Free; parking reservation required on weekends, peak-use days, and marked holidays

How do I get to Hidden Falls (Placer County)?

Via a 3-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Hidden Falls (Placer County)?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail3 mi round trip
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permitFree; parking reservation required on weekends, peak-use days, and marked holidays
Managing agencyPlacer County Parks — Hidden Falls Regional Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyPlacer County
RegionNorthern California
Official pageView source ↗

Source

placer.ca.gov

Placer County Parks 'Hidden Falls Trails' page, checked Aug 2026. Trailhead: 7587 Mears Place, Auburn, CA. Page describes the Hidden Falls Access Trail as a 3-mile loop; no official height figure is given for the falls, so left null. Leashed dogs permitted.

Checked August 2026.