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Colfax and Surrounding Areas

Colfax is located in California's Sierra Foothills in the Gold Country between Sacramento and Reno.

Just off of Interstate 80, Colfax is a convenient stop for vacationers traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to destinations near Lake Tahoe, Reno and beyond.

The community's history is closely tied to the original trans-continental railroad. Nowadays, the city boasts an Amtrak train stop on the Union Pacific rail mainline that passes through the heart of Colfax

Colfax is in Placer County just 15 miles from Grass Valley in Nevada County. These communities are historical areas of the Gold Country.

Placer County

From beautiful Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevadas, to the historic mining communities of the foothills, to the farms and ranches of the Valley floor, Placer County has it all: Arts & Culture, History, Agriculture, & Recreational Activities to suit every season.

Grass Valley/Nevada County

Located a short hour's drive northeast of Sacramento, Grass Valley - Nevada County offers some of California's best Gold Rush History, abundant outdoor recreation and a wide variety of choices of dining, nightlife and lodging. The area is noted for being one of nature's brightest western fall-color canvases, particularly between mid October and Thanksgiving.

Posted Wednesday Apr 23