Big Hill Preserve in Placer County, California Opened to the Public on November 4: 531 Acres, More Than 9 Miles of Trails, Open Wednesdays Through Sundays
Placer County, California - Placer County and Placer Land Trust celebrated the upcoming public opening of Big Hill Preserve on October 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a new trailhead and visitor facilities, and the preserve opened to the public on November 4.
The preserve covers 531 acres of protected open space in North Auburn and features more than 9 miles of trails, a new parking area, restrooms and amenities for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.
Hours of operation are one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset, Wednesdays through Sundays, with parking reservations required.
The opening is the first phase of a larger effort to connect open spaces and expand recreation opportunities between the preserve and Hidden Falls Regional Park. The county recently secured a $500,000 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to help fund a roughly 3-mile multi-use trail connecting the two properties, including three small bridges, anticipated to open in late 2027. Once complete, the two areas will encompass approximately 1,800 acres of connected open space and more than 40 miles of trails for non-motorized recreation.
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