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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
The Canyon View Trail begins behind a sign at the end of the guardrail across the street from the gravel parking area at Lincoln Way in Auburn.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
The dirt single track switches back as it descends toward a wooded area with Sierra Canyon Creek running near the bottom.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
The Placer Land Trust maintains several informative guides and makes them available at the trailhead kiosk and also online.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
The Canyon View Trail is the primary trail, with a couple short forks and branches in the preserve area as well.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
Hartweg's iris along the Canyon View Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
The Placer Land Trust maintains several QR codes along the trail allowing hikers to take a virtual guided tour of the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
The trail meanders through a wooded glen near the rim of Auburn Ravine.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
A couple small scenic bridges and stream crossings dot the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
Views from the Canyon View Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/30/2025
Canyon View Preserve picnic area along the Canyon View Trail.