ENDURANCE EVENTS

Auburn has been crowned as the Endurance Capital of the World, and for good reason. Auburn holds some of the most challenging events on the planet. The diverse landscape of Auburn and the surrounding areas offers challenging terrain for all levels and types of athletes.
Auburn, The Endurance Capital

TEVIS CUP

The Tevis Cup is a world famous equestrian event. Today, there are hundreds of endurance riding events worldwide that are modeled after this event. Started in 1955, this is the oldest and original and still touted as the most challenging. The event is a 24 hour, 100 mile ride starting in Squaw Valley and finishing at the fairgrounds in Auburn. This event tests both rider and horse with an overall average 54% completion rate. Find out more about the Tevis Cup through these links!
Official Tevis Cup Website
Tevis Cup — Wikipedia

WESTERN STATES ENDURANCE RUN

The Western States Endurance Run is a 100 mile trail run starting in Squaw Valley and ending in Auburn. It is the oldest of its kind, established in 1974, and is proclaimed as the ultimate test of endurance. Check out the official site!
Official Western States Endurance Run Website

AUBURN CENTURY RACE

The Auburn Century Race is an annual bicycle endurance event that is the most challenging road ride in the Gold Country.  Riders can choose from four courses ranging in distance.
Auburn Century Road Bike Ride — The Wildest Ride

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Auburn has a bounty of outdoor activities extending beyond endurance events. Everyone of all ages can enjoy the beauty and take part in a variety of outdoor activities the gold country offers. Below, the most popular ones have been outlined.

HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK

Hidden Falls Regional Park is a 1,200 acre recreation area located between Auburn and Lincoln, CA. Hidden falls is a popular destination for family hikes and picnics, bike riding, trail riding for horses, fishing, and is also a great spot for bird watchers. Admission is free and is open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. To view trail system maps and location information for Hidden Falls, please visit the link below.
Hidden Falls Regional Park

AUBURN STATE RECREATION AREA

The Auburn State Recreation Area is a state park that is positioned around the American River and borders Placer and Eldorado counties. This recreation area offers just that, an abundance of recreational activities! From water rafting to fishing to trail running to gold panning to endurance events—this state park has it all!
Auburn State Recreation Area — Official Site

PLACER NATURE CENTER

The Placer Nature Center’s goal is to connect people and nature. They offer classes on everything from cultural history to gardening, for people of all ages. Check out their website!
The Placer Nature Center

GOLD COUNTRY FAIRGROUNDS

The Gold Country Fairgrounds is an Auburn staple hosting all sorts of events and fairs throughout the year. Come out and enjoy everything from livestock auctions to wine tasting to pie eating contests at the fairgrounds.
The Gold Country Fairgrounds

AUBURN RECREATION DISTRICT

The Auburn Recreation District is a family haven. The parks have a bounty of facilities and activities including a community pool, a dog park, ball fields, picnic areas, and more. Find out more about ARD below!
The Auburn Recreation District

SIERRA WHITEWATER RAFTING

Come enjoy the natural beauty of the American River while getting great exercise at the same time!
Sierra Whitewater Rafting

GOLF IN AUBURN, CA

For the avid golfer, living in Auburn is ideal. The 6 courses provide a range of difficulty and are all highly rated. One, in particular, Darkhorse Country Club, has been rated as a top 10 course to play in California by Golf Digest. The rolling hills of the gold country give the courses a natural and diverse feel while providing a wondrous visual experience with awe-inspiring views of surrounding golden hills and wild animals. Learn more about Auburn’s golf courses below and come play in the foothills!

THE RIDGE

The Ridge Golf Course really makes use of the rolling hills while retaining all of its natural beauty. The Ridge has a 100-foot elevation change and challenges you with 48 bunkers and water on multiple holes. Find out more below!
2020 Golf Course Rd.
Auburn, CA 95602
530.888.7888
The Ridge Golf Course

DARKHORSE GOLF CLUB

Darkhorse is not easily described in words, it really must be seen. Huge elevation changes and contoured greens make this course not only beautiful, but fun to play. Although this course will punish those that miss the fairway, you will keep coming back for the beauty alone and any avid golfer will appreciate the challenge this course presents. Find out more below!
24150 Darkhorse Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
530.269.7900
Darkhorse Golf Club

AUBURN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

Auburn Country Club is a real gem tucked away in the foothills. This course has many very challenging holes as well as holes that allow you to redeem yourself. Auburn Valley Country Club is a course you will play over and over! The course has great staff and the restaurant has great food and cold drinks for those hot days! Find out more below!
8800 Auburn Valley Rd.
Auburn, CA 95602
530.269.2775
Auburn Valley Country Club

BLACK OAK

Black Oak Golf Course is one of the best 9 hole courses anywhere around Sacramento. Its defining feature lies in its name—the vast amount of bold oak trees that line and define the course. It has been vastly improved over the years and is a hotspot for avid golfers stopping by for a quick round on their way up to Tahoe. Find out more below!
2455 Black Oak Rd.
Auburn, CA 95602
530.878.1900
Black Oak Golf Course

ALTA SIERRA COUNTRY CLUB

Although Alta Sierra Country Club is semi-private and generally reserved for members, they do allow a limited amount of public play in the afternoon. Take advantage of this, because this course is nothing short of magnificent. This course has been named an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for its relentless care of the natural surroundings and wildlife that inhabit the course. So of course bring your clubs, but you might want to also bring your camera! Find out more below!
11897 Tammy Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530.273.2868
Alta Sierra Country Club

WINCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB

Winchester Country Club is the epitome of exclusivity and prestigiousness. Rated as on of the top courses in Northern California, this semi-private course will delight any golfer. The course is a championship track and the clubhouse is award winning. Come find out why Winchester is a top destination and community to live in, at my page dedicated to Winchester. Find out more about the course below!
3030 Legends Dr
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
530.878.3000
Winchester Country Club