Your Guide to Outdoor Adventures in Roseville
From peaceful hiking trails to high-energy community events, this guide highlights the outdoor adventures waiting just beyond Amoruso Ranch.
Hit the Slopes or Head for Snow
Not ready to say goodbye to winter? Plan a day trip to Donner Summit, where snow play, cross-country skiing and alpine views make for an easy seasonal escape. While you’re there, visit Sugar Bowl Resort, the closest major ski resort to Sacramento and the Bay Area. Fresh mountain air included.
Explore Local Trails
Roseville is laced with scenic paths that make it easy to turn a simple walk into a nature break. Head to Antelope Creek Trail for up to three miles of fully paved trails, perfect for casual evening walks just minutes from home. For a longer outing, hike or bike along Miner’s Ravine Trail, an eight-mile stretch of open space that begins in Old Town Roseville, winds through local parks and ends at Sierra College Boulevard. Dry Creek Trail is another family-friendly favorite, with paved paths for walkers and dirt trails for horseback riders.
Chase Waterfalls in Auburn
Spend the day exploring Hidden Falls Regional Park, tucked into the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Discover 30-foot waterfalls, sweeping views of the Sacramento Valley and more than 30 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of day.
Plan an Outdoor Play Day
For lakeside fun, head to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Spend the day hiking, fishing, picnicking or out on the water kayaking, boating or waterskiing. Group picnic sites are available by reservation, making it an easy spot for gatherings with friends and neighbors. Closer to home, Maidu Regional Park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, a skate park and much more.
Mark Your Calendar: Can’t-Miss Events
Shamrock’n Half Marathon
March 14 – 15
Sutter Health Park
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the annual Shamrock’n Half Marathon, featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids’ Leprechaun Dash! Expect festive green outfits, live music along the course and a lively finish-line celebration with food and drinks.
BikeFest
May 2 | 9am – 12pm
Vernon Street Town Square
Roseville’s 33rd annual BikeFest is a family favorite. Bring your bike and helmet for obstacle courses, e-bike safety demonstrations, helmet fittings and free bike checks from local shops. Participants can enjoy prizes while supplies last and a chance to win a new bicycle!
Beer City Half
May 9 | 8:30am
Old Sacramento
The Beer City Half takes runners across Tower Bridge and along the American River Bike Path, with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K options. Prefer a stroll? The Beer Stroll offers a one-mile walk through Old Sacramento. Post-race refreshments spotlight some of the region’s best brewers.
Blaster Blitz
June 6
Mahany All Weather Field
Gear up for the ultimate foam dart showdown at Blaster Blitz! Designed for families to compete together, this high-energy event features music, challenges, vendors and plenty of friendly competition. Space is limited, with tickets available starting March 24!
