Cosumnes River Gorge

This is a very steep ~2 miles that'll feel like 7. Be sure you're not prone to slipping, have good traction on your shoes, know your personal limits well and are willing to turn around on your own if you come to a spot where you're not sure you're safe descending. There are spots where you have to raise or lower yourself around a tree or rock with your arms. Challenging but beautiful area with immense granite walls, small caves, sinkholes, and Cosumnes River access.

No parking lot. There's a paved shoulder right at the trail head where you may see a few vehicles, and a couple of dirt shoulders on the other side of the road that are probably the best place -- room for lots of cars but split across several places on both sides of the road. To spot the trail, look for the curve and all the bumper stickers on the barrier -- or if using google maps just enter "cosumnes river gorge parking" and it'll take you right to it. Don't trust address numbers because there are no buildings nearby. We'll gather and wait at the start of the trail.

More info: https://www.eldoradohiking.com/cosumnes-river-gorge-13.html