Location: Pollock Pines
Top Things to do in Pollock Pines
The 6 Best Nature & Parks in Pollock Pines, California (CA)
Pollock Pines is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pollock Pines lies at an elevation of 3,980 ft (1,213 m) in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The population was 6,871 at the 2010 census, up from 4,728 at the 2000 census.
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1. Ice House Reservoir
2. Bridal Veil Falls
3. Bassi Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By KMTW - Folsom, United States
We visited this waterfall on a weekday because we heard it gets very crowded on weekends. It is nice day trip from the Sacramento area and it’s actually located closer to Kyburz, which is a little further than Pollock Pines. We arrived at 10 a.m. and parked at Millionaire’s Camp, where the parking was almost full. There are 2 waterfalls on this hike, the first being a wider but lower falls, then the higher falls. It is 2 miles one way to the 2nd falls. You can also park at the Towering Rocks Trailhead, which makes your hike shorter (1.3 miles to the 2nd waterfall), but from what I have heard, you do need a 4x4 to get to that parking area. Although the parking area was pretty full, we didn’t run into a lot of people on the trail and once we arrived at the falls, there is plenty of room for people to spread out and social distance. The entire trail was beautiful, going through the forest in some areas and right by Bassi Creek in others. It’s a very easy hike, not strenuous at all and we saw people of all ages doing this hike. It’s one of the most scenic, easy and accessible trails in this area. I highly recommend it and we will definitely be visiting again!
4. Sly Park Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By jim590 - Sacramento, United States
In the heart of the Sierra Foothills, Sly Park is an amazing recreation area. State of California maintained, there is a fee to enter, but it is worth it. Asphalt paths make gentle hikes easier. Campgrounds look nice and we'll taken care of. The highlight was watching a Bald Eagle pair soaring over the lake fishing!
5. Jenkinson Lake
6. Loon Lake
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
