Cool, California
Located in El Dorado County
Cool, California home to 2520 residents within El Dorado County is along historic Highway 49. The discovery of gold in California at Sutter's Mill in 1848 set off the largest gold rush in history. Reminders of this abundantly rich history can be found everywhere along Hwy 49 as it winds and meanders through the Mother Lode mining towns of days gone by. Named for a traveling preacher, Aaron Cool, this small town south of Auburn was once a stage stop. The city of Cool today is home to many small businesses. Temperatures in Cool range from 35 to 50 degrees in the winter and 75 to 98 in the summer. Cool offers many historical sights and tours, scheduled historic events, whitewater rafting, gold panning, camping, hiking, kayaking, and swimming.
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