Family Things To Do in Colfax, California

You will edge along beautiful canyons and mountainsides that are still recovering from 19th century hydraulic gold mining, and cross the North Fork ... More on Trails

Great dirt road very easy drive. More on Trails

The Puzzle People was started in 1972 by Michael Smith, who was at the time a probation officer, working at a teen detention center. One Christmas Michael made a wooden USA map puzzle for a young n... More on Puzzlepeople.com

I came here with my daughter for a field trip and it was amazing! The people are great, very patient, and the kids had a blast. Their name puzzles are displayed proudly for everyone to see. They ... More on insiderpages.com

This Heritage Museum is housed in the old Colfax Depot which has been completely remodeled. The museum will take you back in time ... More on Visitplacer.com

This Heritage Museum is housed in the old Colfax Depot which has been completely remodeled. The museum will take you back ... More on Visitplacer.com

The Stevens Trail is one of the most popular Sierra foothills hikes for Sacramentans. Even though it is a path rich in history, it was virtually unknown until the late 1960s, when a Boy Scout redis... More on Trails

Overall a good hike-9mi round trip, fairly flat slightly downhill on the More on Trails

This trail to the North Fork of the American River provides bikers, hikers and horseback riders with 4.5 miles of gentle meandering trails along the canyon. The trail opens onto a series of spectac... More on LLBean.com

This hike is listed three times in trails.com with differing names and trai More on Trails

Breathtaking views of the North Fork begin about halfway down the Iowa Hill Road, and they dont stop until you reach the river at the end of this trail. After you ascend from the crystal-clear pools below, drive up to Iowa Hill to ... More on Trails

This is either a great hike with a wonderful swim at the end or a fantastic swim with a sweet hike. Either way, this hike leads you to a beautiful 40-foot waterfall with lovely pools beneath smalle... More on Trails

I love this trail! It's easy and beautiful although the falls are non-exis More on Trails

Colfax is a genuine railroad town. It was the western end of the transcontinental railroad, making it the Gateway to the High Sierras. It remains a key stop for Amtrak to this day, and the Chamber ... More on Trails

Beautiful waterfall. After the last couple rain and snow falls. As the gu More on Trails

Got a triple chainring? You may want one for this challenge. Your reward for completing thigh-burning climbs is spectacular views of the American River Canyon. After a strenuous start the route becomes more varied, rambling through ... More on Trails

It has changed hands a few times as far as I know but its still going strong. I believe I bought my first bouquet of ... More on insiderpages.com