Cool places you on the doorstep of canyon trails and gold‑rush history, with an easygoing pace and room to roam. Minutes from Auburn and Placerville along Highway 49, the community is a launchpad for outdoor days at the expansive Auburn State Recreation Area. Locals head out from the Cool trailhead onto the Olmstead Loop and Western States Trail for hiking, running, biking, and horseback riding, while wide‑open vistas await at Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park. River lovers can picnic and paddle at Henningsen Lotus Park, and California’s story comes alive a short drive away at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. With a calendar that includes the renowned Way Too Cool 50K, the area has a true trail culture.
Families appreciate that Cool is part of El Dorado County and served by the Black Oak Mine Unified School District, with neighborhood K–8 options like Northside STEAM and college‑preparatory pathways at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School. You’ll also find useful amenities close by, from everyday essentials to the El Dorado County Library’s Georgetown branch for programs and study space. The result is a community that feels grounded, outdoorsy, and wonderfully convenient.
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