10 Hiking Trails near Nevada City, CA 95959
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Edwards Crossing
Nevada City, California
5.0 miles NDeep 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
North Fork Falls
Colfax, California
17.9 miles EClear water, cliff-jumping pools, and waterfalls at Sierra Nevada's North Fork Falls — a summer hike to two deep pools with 10-to-25-foot cliffs ready for leaping.
Camp, Hike, Swim 1.2-2.7 mi
Lake Clementine Trail Loop
Auburn, California
23.9 miles SFour 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 5.6 mi
Quarry Trail
Cool, California
23.9 miles SA 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
American River Confluence
Auburn, California
24.0 miles SThe 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
Heath Falls Overlook Trail
Truckee, California
31.2 miles EHike and Swim near Truckee, California
Hike, Swim
Palisades Creek Trail
Truckee, California
31.2 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
Shirley Canyon
Olympic Valley, California
41.1 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
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
Meridian, California
41.6 miles WA 2,600-acre Sacramento Valley wildlife refuge 50 miles north of Sacramento, managing wetland impoundments and riparian habitat as critical wintering grounds for waterfowl.
Hike 4.1 mi
Shirley Lake Canyon Trail
Olympic Valley, California
41.7 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
