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Colfax, CA is a small community located in Placer County. It is known for its quaint charm and scenic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It offers plenty to do outdoors such as fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, and hunting. This town is also home to numerous popular restaurants and craft breweries. Visitors to Colfax can enjoy a range of activities that provide great entertainment for all ages.
Reviews of Colfax are overwhelmingly positive from those who have visited the area or lived there for a while. Many say it has an old-fashioned charm that they just can't get enough of. People in the local community agree that the restaurants are top notch and the craft breweries provide some delicious options when it comes to beer. If you're looking for an escape from city life, Colfax is definitely worth considering as it provides plenty of outdoor activities and its unique atmosphere makes it one of the most enjoyable places to visit in California.
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Quality of Life Assessment - 2/2/2009
Foothills on western slope of Sierra Nevada Mountains, elevation 2420'.
Mild winters with some snow, but above central valley fog. Summers dry and rainless, with typical highs in the 88-92 degree range, nights in the 50s-low 60s. On I-80, about 55 miles east of Sacramento and 85 miles west (over the summit) from Reno. Small town/rural living. formerly gold mining and timber harvesting country, followed by limited ranching (limited by terrain), and finally an exurban escape for big-city refugees (starting in the 1970s).
Outdoor activities year-round, with skiing "uphill" and in the Lake Tahoe area about 1 1/2 hours distance. Commutation mainly to jobs in northeastern suburban Sacramento and Sacramento itself.
County (Placer) extends from Sacramento to the Nevada state line. Placer has been among the top 2 or 3 Califoria counties (out of 58) in percentage of Republican registered voters (along with Orange County).
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