Sugar Bowl Resort — 1 hour
Northstar — 1 hour 40 mins
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center — 1 hour 30 mins
Royal Gorge Ski Resort — 1 hour
Soda Springs Mountain Resort — 1 hour
Donner Ski Ranch — 1 hour 15 mins
Boreal Mountain Resort — 1 hour 40 mins
Clair Tappaan Lodge — 1 hour 10 mins
Tahoe Donner Ski Resort — 1 hour 36 mins
Palisades Tahoe — 1 hour 40 mins
Homewood Mountain Resort — 2 hours
Heavenly Mountain Resort — 2 hours
Uncover history where silence speaks at the Colfax Cemetery. Offering expansive views of over 3,000 memorials and many historical markers, dating back to the 1850s.
The Sugar Pine Reservoir Recreation Area offers swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. With its beautiful forest setting and well-maintained facilities, it’s an excellent destination for a day trip or weekend getaway.
Feeling adventurous? American River Whitewater Rafting from Colfax, Auburn, and Lotus offers an adrenaline-pumping river rafting experience. The river provides exciting Class III-IV rapids and stunning canyon scenery under the supervision and safety of a guide.
This serene lake is perfect for kayaking, and paddleboarding, offering calm waters and picturesque surroundings. Rent a paddleboard from a nearby outfitter and explore the lake at your own pace, taking in the area’s natural beauty.
This 1852 bridge is great for visitors who enjoy both the serenity of an easy forest hike and the calming sounds of rushing waters arriving from Lake Rollins to the east. From Colfax, take Route 174 (Colfax Highway) to the north. Route 174 crosses over a modern bridge, and once you’ve crossed this modern bridge you will find a turn-off that brings you into a dirt parking lot. At one end of this parking lot is a stone monument with a plaque on it. Just beyond this stone monument is the north side of Old Bear River Bridge.
Discover the unparalleled natural beauty of the Sierra foothills with these scenic trails, perfect for hiking or biking.
Brimming with wildflowers cascading over incredible views of the American River.
The scenic Codfish Creek Trail where you can find an old-fashioned swimming hole.
Filled with seasonal flora and fauna and scenic waterfalls.
Filled with seasonal flora and fauna and scenic waterfalls.
California’s first wheelchair-accessible wilderness trail, featuring wooden flumes and bridges, offers beautiful views of the South Yuba River.
Offering challenging courses with gorgeous views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, play a round at the award-winning DarkHorse Golf Club (20 mins), Winchester Country Club (20 mins) or Lake of the Pines Golf Club (20 mins) for a more luxurious golfing experience, and Sunday brunch, The The Ridge Golf Course, for the more experienced golfer (20 mins) or Turkey Creek Golf Club (40 mins) with its rolling hills, and mature oak trees. Don’t forget to visit the clubhouses after your game to enjoy a refreshing beverage and a delicious meal.
Winchester Country Club (20 mins)
Lake of the Pines Golf Club (20 mins)
Round-the-clock gaming casino offering Poker & Black Jack with live entertainment & a full bar.
Every third Saturday from 8:00 am -2:00 pm, held at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA.
Take a relaxing stroll through Colfax’s Classic Car Show and Local Artist exhibits where arts, crafts, and jewelry are showcased at this community event. Every third Friday from 4:00-8:00 pm May – September, in the heart of downtown Colfax.
With its 26 miles of shoreline in the Sierra foothills, Rollins Lake is a favorite for cooling off on warm summer days. In winter, the lake’s peaceful waters are ideal for fishing enthusiasts seeking solitude and the chance to catch trophy fish, including rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass. It’s easily accessible off Highway 174 between Grass Valley and Colfax.
Spend a leisurely afternoon sampling award-winning varietals from over 20 boutique wineries, or savor one, while soaking in the beautiful vineyard views. Many wineries offer tastings by appointment, so check their websites before you go.
Auburn (21 mins)With over 400 businesses, it has well-preserved historic buildings, breweries, and a vibrant art scene.
Grass Valley (25 mins)With its charming downtown, rich in galleries, unique shops, and the Empire Mine State Park which has California’s biggest, deepest, and oldest gold mine.
Loomis (29 mins) is Known for its wineries, antique shops, charming Main Street, and friendly, old-fashioned spirit.
There’s a Placer County farmers’ market pretty much every day somewhere in the county! Check out nearby cities, or stick to Colfax on Wednesdays, Colfax Farmers Market 55 School Street, Colfax, 95713 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, May – October. Need a fun day trip? Pick your own produce, herbs, and flowers from over 14 “You-Pick” local farms.
