South Yuba River State Park

Nevada County, Sierra Nevada foothills, California · State Park

A scenic Sierra foothill park along the South Yuba River near Nevada City, featuring swimming holes, historic bridges, hiking trails, fishing, and rugged canyon scenery popular for summer recreation.

Top trails

• Independence Trail East — 4.4 mi · Out & back
• Point Defiance Trail — 2.7 mi · 440 ft gain · 1h 7m · Out & back
• Purdon Crossing Trail — 3.6 mi
• Independence Trail West — 2.5 mi · 106 ft gain · 53m · Out & back
• Buttermilk Bend Trail — 1.1 mi · 65 ft gain · 24m · Loop

More trails here: Cemetery Loop Trail, Jones Bar Trail, Hoyt Trail, North Purdon Trail, Old Flume Trail.

Coordinates: 39.2927, -121.1936.

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