38 Things to do near Nevada City, CA 95959
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Silva Acres
Nevada City, California
0.4 miles SEA 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
Squirrel Creek at Condon Park
Grass Valley, California
4.4 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 0.1 mi
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
Hanging Oaks
Penn Valley, California
10.2 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
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
Hammon Grove Park
Browns Valley, California
20.6 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
Auburn Regional Park
Auburn, California
21.9 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 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
Georgetown School Disc Golf Course
Georgetown, California
26.3 miles SA beautiful and short free disc golf course on school grounds in Georgetown, California.
Disc Golf
Penryn Elementary School
Penryn, California
29.4 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
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
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
Loomis, California
31.4 miles SAn Eagle Scout project at an elementary school with flat, short fairways ranging from 65 to 182 feet — closed during school hours, open to all at other times.
Disc Golf
Riverbend Park
Oroville, California
33.7 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
Yuba City Skatepark
Yuba City, California
34.1 miles WSkateboard near Yuba City, California
Skateboard
Riverbend Park
Oroville, California
34.2 miles NWA 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
Rocklin Quarry
Rocklin, California
34.7 miles SA historic granite quarry behind Rocklin's city office building — open since 1864, supplier of Capitol stone, and best viewed from the second-floor exterior stairwell landing.
Rock Climb
Rocklin Skatepark
Rocklin, California
34.7 miles SSkateboard near Rocklin, California
Skateboard
