11 Hiking Trails near North Fork Falls
first prev 1 next lastShowing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of 41800 Texas Hill Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715, USA City, Zip, or Address
Heath Falls Overlook Trail
Truckee, California
13.4 miles EHike and Swim near Truckee, California
Hike, Swim
Palisades Creek Trail
Truckee, California
13.4 miles EA difficult Sierra Nevada trail past Palisade Falls — one of the tallest on the American River — with views of Devils Peak, alpine lakes, and 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
Hike, Swim 0.1 mi
Edwards Crossing
Nevada City, California
16.9 miles WDeep blue water, rock cliffs, and a sandy beach on the Yuba River — with a half-mile walk from the parking lot and cliff jumping spots up to 20 feet deep.
Hike, Swim
Shirley Canyon
Olympic Valley, California
23.3 miles EShirley Canyon is widely regarded as one of Lake Tahoe's finest half-day hikes, a spectacular climb up a granite canyon that rises straight out of the base of the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in...
Hike 4.1 mi
Shirley Lake Canyon Trail
Olympic Valley, California
23.9 miles EA 2.5-mile hike from Squaw Valley Village past streams and waterfalls to a pure Sierra lake — rocky near the top, with a free gondola ride back down from High Camp as a reward.
Hike, Swim 5.6 mi
Quarry Trail
Cool, California
30.2 miles SWA riverside hike along an old limestone railway line to a dramatic amphitheater quarry — wildflowers peak April through June, and the historic railway story (scrap metal for WWII) adds a fascinating layer.
Hike 1.2-2.7 mi
Lake Clementine Trail Loop
Auburn, California
30.5 miles SWFour connected trails loop around Lake Clementine on the North Fork American River — wheelchair accessible, pet friendly, and great for fishing, camping, and family summer outings.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
American River Confluence
Auburn, California
30.6 miles SWThe Confluence — where the North and Middle Forks of the American River meet below Foresthill Bridge — is Auburn's favorite swimming and rafting hub.
Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Rock Climb, Swim, Whitewater 1.5 mi
Skunk Harbor
Carson City, Nevada
41.2 miles EA forest service road hike from the 28 freeway to a secluded beach area near Carson City with mountain views, a historic building, and a marker — dogs welcome.
Hike 0.4 mi
Glen Alpine Falls
South Lake Tahoe, California
42.0 miles SEA roadside waterfall near Lake Tahoe — wider than it is tall — with roadside parking, a scenic overlook, and the option to scramble down the rocks for a closer look.
Hike
Zephyr Cove Park
Glenbrook, Nevada
43.2 miles SESix tennis courts, disc golf, a sledding hill, a beach, and a fishing pond all at one free park make Zephyr Cove one of Lake Tahoe's most versatile family hangouts.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Swim
