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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are the good Hiking Trails?
2. Can I still pan for gold?
3. Where are the closest Giant Redwoods?
4. Do you have OHV information?
5. What is the weather like in this area?
6. Do you sell SnoPark Passes?
7. Can you help me get to San Francisco and what is there to see?
8. Do you have Biking Trail Maps?
9. Do you have a map of California?
10. Do you have camping guides for California and local areas?
11. What are your hours?


1. Where are the good Hiking Trails?
The best hiking trails are in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Stop in at the California Welcome Center - Auburn for free trail maps, or browse the more detailed books and US Forest Service maps for sale.
 
2. Can I still pan for gold?
Yes, the American River, Yuba River and Bear River are open for Panning.
 
3. Where are the closest Giant Redwoods?
Placer Big Tree Grove in Foresthill has the largest redwoods in Placer County.
 
4. Do you have OHV information?
Yes, we have maps of many trails in Placer County.
 
5. What is the weather like in this area?
Average temperature 60.5 - Average rainfall 35.91 inches. In summer, the temperature can soar into the 100s during the daytime, with cooler nights at the higher elevations. Winter sees temperatures dropping well below freezing in the higher elevations, with overnight temperatures occasionally below zero in the mountains. Occasionally, snow falls as low as Auburn (around 1500 ft elevation), but unlike up in the mountains, never stays on the ground for long. The weather is changeable and is apt to close the highways in winter, so always carry chains and be prepared for weather extremes.
 
6. Do you sell SnoPark Passes?
Yes, available November thru May. they are $5.00 for a Day Pass and $25.00 for the Season Pass, and include maps.
 
7. Can you help me get to San Francisco and what is there to see?
We have maps of San Francisco and many brochures telling you what is available to see and do.
 
8. Do you have Biking Trail Maps?
Yes.
 
9. Do you have a map of California?
Yes. As a matter of fact, we have maps in several languages, as well as travel planners.
 
10. Do you have camping guides for California and local areas?
We have California and Placer County guides to camping.
 
11. What are your hours?
Monday-Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 - Sunday 11:00 to 4:30
 
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