AUBURN, CA (MPG) - The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved on Dec. 3 a $724,575 contract agreement with Trailscape Inc. of Roseville to build phase two of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project.

Construction will complete the trail connection between the existing 1,200-acre Hidden Falls Regional Park and the 678-acre Big Hill Preserve, which includes the new parking and trailhead area located at 5345 Bell Road in North Auburn.

The expansion will also include building approximately 4.5 miles of natural surface trails with three small bridges spanning between 21 and 26 feet. The new trail will be constructed in harmony with the land's topography and natural features offering views of Raccoon Creek.

"This project is an impressive step forward in creating a more connected and accessible Hidden Falls Regional Park," said Placer County Department of Agriculture, Parks and Natural Resources Parks Administrator Erika Seward. "Residents and visitors alike will soon be able to experience new opportunities to enjoy the stunning beauty of these lands."

Construction is set to begin this winter and the new features are expected to open in fall 2025. Once complete, the expansion will offer new opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding and other outdoor activities.

To learn more about Hidden Falls Regional Park, please visit placer.ca.gov/hiddenfalls.