Point Defiance Trail

Trail in South Yuba River State Park · Nevada County, Sierra Nevada foothills, California

2.7 mi · 829 ft gain · 1h 19m · Out & back.

A loop starting at the covered bridge that follows the river downstream about a mile to where it meets Lake Englebright at Point Defiance, climbing for lake views before descending through oak woodland back to the bridge.

Trailhead: 39.2982, -121.1950.

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