This is a hike along the river and an old, historic railway. The trail leads you to a a beautiful amphitheater carved from limestone.You are surrounded by beautiful nature and peaceful noises. The trail is wide and you can take your time to take in all the beauty. The only part that is a little more difficult is the last stretch up to the quarry. 

The railway that you will see used to carry out limestone and was taken 7 miles to Auburn for cement productions. Each train was filled about four times a day. In 1942, the metal from the old railway was used as scrap metal during WWII. 

There are some places on the trail that aren't clearly marked, especially when you get to the quarry. Stay wary of where you are and keep an eye out for signs that will guide you to where you need to go. The trail is great all year around, but between April and June, the wildflowers are the most beautiful. 

KEEP IN MIND: California does charge $10 as a day-use fee for each car going into the parking area, although prices are subject to change. Dogs are allowed if they are leashed. There are no bikes allowed on this hike. 

During this three mile hike, you'll be trekking near the river. You will be surrounded by the peaceful sound of rushing water. About a mile and a half into the hike, you will arrive at the viewpoint bridge, which allows people the opportunity to view the beautiful waterfall. Rain or shine, this is a beautiful hike to embark on. 

This amazing route has easy access to the river. It also provides plenty open places and overlooks which allow hikers of all ages and skills to go at their own comfortable pace. Due to the closeness to the many larger metropolitan areas near the trail, makes this a heavily used trail during the weekends. Using this trail on weekdays is highly recommended.

History of the location: This trail was forced to be closed at the beginning of 2014 dues to heavy rainfall and erosion that wiped out a key section of the trail. But, fortunately, through the work of EarthCorps, a local nonprofit, the trail was rerouted and rebuilt so the community could once enjoy the iconic Twin Falls and then reopened in May of 2016.

To many people, this is a must-see and must-do hike because it is peaceful, beautiful and enlightening. 

The hike to Sentinel Meadows and Queens Laundry gives you a level trail with wide open meadows, hot springs, ponds, birds, and a little bit of Yellowstone National Park history. The trail can be done by hiking directly to Queens Laundry and back or made into a little loop that’s a bit longer through another meadow. Courtesy of hike734.com

Sentinel Meadows and Queen's Laundry is a hiking trail that follows the Firehole River. Flaming red hot springs and beautiful oat colored meadows can be seen on this trail. The construction of Queen's Laundry, is a historic site that dates back to the 1800's when people used the geothermal pools to bathe. The thermal water provided a relaxing bathing experience, while having amazing cleansing properties.The idea behind the laundry was that  it was the first structure built at its time that was a hot spring fed bathing pool. Half of the structure was intended to be for bathing, while the other half was for the laundry. Unfortunately, the laundry was never completed, and as ownership of the park changed overtime, the structure remained a half finished bath/laundry. What is left of the structure can still be seen today in almost perfect condition. The minerals emitted from the hot springs surrounding the area preserved the structure, and it is now considered a historic site.

It is important to know that going off trail is not permitted on this hike. There are dangerous hydrothermal areas that can cause injury if they are encountered. However these areas are a beautiful sight from the trail, as it glows shades of orange, burnt orange, and copper.This is a moderate hike, and is 4.7 mile trail that leads straight to the hydrothermal springs. There is little change in elevation, which makes this hike brilliant for all ages. Bison have been seen here as well as other deer and caribou species. This hike is extremely scenic, and true of Yellowstone's beauty.

This hike is about 5 miles north from Bolinas is the Palomarin Trailhead. As you hike the trail you overlook the ocean and  beautiful beaches. The trail takes you up to different lakes and then ends at the beautiful Alamere Falls. Enjoy the stunning views of the pacific combined with varying terrain through forests, tall brush, and exposed dirt trails.

If you hike to falls during the summer, something great to do on your way back to the trailhead is to take a swim in Bass Lake. When you reach the path near the coast, it gets more narrow and steep. You'll often notice a little traffic jam as people figure out how to navigate their way down.

There are two steep parts when you're heading to the coast. The first steep path leads you just above the main part of the falls where you will see smaller waterfalls and the second leads you to the beach. If there are other people on the path with you, just leave room between you and them when you're headed down to the beach, just to ensure safety. 

This is not a dog friendly path. 

KEEP IN MIND: When you reach beach to the falls, remember that the park staff would prefer that visitors do not go to Alamere Falls itslef; it is advised that you view the falls from the beach. However, there is a "path" to the falls that is well known and can be navigated safely to get to the falls. Just remember to proceed with caution.