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■ THE AREA
While honoring our rich cultural history as a a a a a transportation hub during the the the the Gold Rush of of the the the the 1850’s and as the the the the the western terminus of of of the the the the the first transcontinental railroad the the the people of of of Colfax look to a a a a a a a a future of vital balanced growth Just over 2 000 residents are fortunate to live in in in a a a a a a a a a a a community nestled in in in the the the Sierra Mountains Colfax is at at at at the the the heart of the the the areas great outdoor recreational attractions including snow skiing hiking trails American River River and and Bear River River and and Rollins Lake Visit Colfax to to to experience the quaint historic downtown area with a a a a a a a a a a train depot museum library shops and and restaurants or or or or stop by the I-80 corridor for refreshments and and and fun on your travels between the the High Sierra and and the the Sacramento/Bay Area region Colfax is is an an ideal place to live work and visit!