44 Things to do near Edwards Crossing
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Silva Acres
Nevada City, California
5.2 miles SA natural 6-acre course with significant elevation and two practice baskets on private land in Nevada City — call ahead to make an appointment before visiting.
Disc Golf
Hoyt's Crossing
Nevada City
5.5 miles WA deep pool and boulder beach on the South Yuba River in South Yuba River State Park, reached by a 0.75-mile walk on the Hoyt Trail from the Highway 49 bridges north of Nevada City. Free to walk in.
Hike, Swim
Jones Bar
Nevada City
7.0 miles WA primitive South Yuba River swimming hole at the mouth of Rush Creek in South Yuba River State Park, reached by a steep trail from the Independence Trail lot on Highway 49 or a rough 4WD road. No fee posted at the bar.
Hike, Swim
Squirrel Creek at Condon Park
Grass Valley, California
9.2 miles SWA wonderfully tight disc golf course through dense Manzanita, red clay fairways, two creek shots, and abundant gray squirrels making for a uniquely wild experience.
Disc Golf
Hanging Oaks
Penn Valley, California
14.2 miles SWChallenging disc golf through tight oak and pine fairways near Penn Valley, with ponds, a large mound called the Volcano, and multiple rotating pin positions to test every skill level.
Disc Golf
North Fork Falls
Colfax, California
16.9 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
Hammon Grove Park
Browns Valley, California
23.2 miles WNarrow, elevated fairways with a technical feel and a few open runs — wear long pants to protect against the poison oak lining these free California fairways.
Disc Golf
Upper Lake Clementine
Auburn
25.1 miles SA cobble beach at the head of Lake Clementine in Auburn State Recreation Area, reached by a steep dirt road off Foresthill Road. $10 per vehicle, open mid-April to mid-October, with weekend reservations required in summer.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Auburn Regional Park
Auburn, California
26.9 miles SA well-kept disc golf course in a scenic Auburn setting with heavy woods, open grass, a pond, a stream, and good elevation — watch for crossing fairways on 12 and 13.
Disc Golf 5.6 mi
Quarry Trail
Cool, California
28.7 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 1.2-2.7 mi
Lake Clementine Trail Loop
Auburn, California
28.7 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
American River Confluence
Auburn, California
28.9 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
29.4 miles EHike and Swim near Truckee, California
Hike, Swim
Palisades Creek Trail
Truckee, California
29.4 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
Georgetown School Disc Golf Course
Georgetown, California
30.3 miles SA beautiful and short free disc golf course on school grounds in Georgetown, California.
Disc Golf
Gold Lake
Graeagle
30.6 miles NEGold Lake is the largest lake in the Plumas National Forest's Lakes Basin Recreation Area, with a free cartop launch and day-use area by the dam on its north shore where swimmers can get in.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Riverbend Park
Oroville, California
33.0 miles NWA free public disc golf course in Oroville along the Feather River — exciting and challenging with rocky and grassy fairways, land obstacles, and long grass off the fairways.
Disc Golf
Riverbend Park
Oroville, California
33.7 miles WA very technical disc golf experience along the Feather River in Oroville — rocky and grassy fairways, river hazard shots, narrow lines, and even the option to play 36.
Disc Golf
Penryn Elementary School
Penryn, California
34.4 miles SA putt-and-approach course on elementary school grounds — short holes, playable only on weekends or after school, with holes 4 and 9 not currently in use.
Disc Golf
Hell Hole Reservoir
Georgetown
35.8 miles SEA 4,630 foot Rubicon River reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest, 51 miles and two hours east of Georgetown, where the boat ramp cove is the only drivable shoreline and the lake drops over 100 feet by September.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
