Auburn Lake Trails, CA

Auburn Lake Trails is a private, gated community set in the Sierra Nevada foothills near the town of Cool, California. Sitting at around 1,900 feet in El Dorado County, it gives its 3,400 residents a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by rolling hills, pines, and oak trees. Auburn is only a short drive away across the American River canyon, so running into town for groceries or dining is straightforward.

Built in the 1970s, the neighborhood was planned around an active, outdoorsy lifestyle with a strong equestrian focus. Horse owners and hikers enjoy over 20 miles of dedicated trails winding right through the community, along with stables, a nine-hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and scenic fishing ponds. Managed by an active property owners association, it provides a safe, quiet country setting with easy access to the surrounding river canyons and gold country towns.