R E C R E A T I O N
ROUND UP OF FAVORITE TRAILS
If you ’ re visiting for a short time , these are popular trails with easy access that you won ’ t want to miss . Check out the trails on the facing page for further possibilities .
Must Do !
GRASS VALLEY , NEVADA CITY , PENN VALLEY , TRUCKEE
DEER CREEK TRIBUTE TRAIL : Hiking , picnics , bicycling , swimming , fishing , horseback riding . Posts along a 1.5-mile loop from the suspension bridge memorialize the history of the Nisenan tribe as well as the Chinese . Some portions ADA accessible . bylt . org . |
BUTTERMILK BEND TRAIL : Hiking with spectacular river views , flowers in season , swimming , picnicking . Docent led wildflower walks on Saturday and Sunday in spring . One of the longest single-span wooden bridges in America located here . southyubariverstatepark . org |
HARDROCK TRAIL : Hiking , trail running , bicycling , horseback riding at Empire Mine ; one of oldest , largest , deepest , longest and richest gold mines . Gravel roads and dirt paths wind through conifer-forested scenery with historic points of interest . empiremine . org |
INDEPENDENCE TRAIL WEST : Hiking , swimming . Historic gold mining ditch transformed from wooden flumes that once transported water for hydraulic mining into a wilderness trail ( handicapped-accessible for one mile .) Shaded trail with easy , level grade . |
● Easy – Up to 8.6 Miles |
● Easy – 2.3 Miles Out and Back |
● Easy – 3.5 Mile loop |
● Easy – 3 Mile Out and Back |
ERIN THIEM , OUTSIDEINN . COM |
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HIRSCHMAN POND TRAIL : Hiking and biking in a landscape carved by hydraulic water cannons . The trail meanders through oak woodlands , pines , and grasslands with the occasional sightings of old mining relics . The eastern 0.4 mile constructed to ADA standards .
DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL : Hiking , trail running , mountain biking , horseback riding with stunning views of Donner Lake , Mount Rose and the Pacific Crest . Trail will eventually encircle entire lake on the mountains and ridges surrounding Donner Lake . tdlandtrust . org
TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL : Ride bikes , walk , or roll safely along this paved , handicapped accessible trail . Also suitable for inline skating , cross country skiing , the trail follows the south side of the beautiful Truckee River , allowing views of historic features . tdlandtrust . org
SAGEHEN CREEK TRAIL : Hiking , trail running and biking are ideal for this flat hike along the creek with views of meadows , aspen , lots of wildflowers in season and lake view at the end . Return on the meadow / creek side for shade . tdlandtrust . org
● Easy – 2.4 Miles
■ Moderate – 23 Miles eventually
■ ● Easy / Moderate – 4.7 Miles
● Easy – 4.7 Miles out and back
88 NEVADA COUNTY GOLD