INDEPENDENCE TRAIL
Nevada City, California


 

To Start
Take Hwy. 49 and go 5.5 miles north of Nevada City.

Parking
 You can park in turnouts near the trailhead which is located about a half a mile south
of the Yuba River.  Warning - Be careful with the traffic on Hwy 49.

Hiking Distance
You can go 2.5 miles downstream (west) or upstream (east).
The west trail offers a 4.3 mile loop along a swimming trail to Jones Bar Road
and then goes back up to Excelsior Canal and back to the start.

Features
There is Wheelchair Accessibility for 1.5 miles in each direction of the trailhead.
This trail follows the path of the Excelsior Canal which was built during the Gold Rush.
You'll enjoy lots of wildflowers in the Spring.


THE INDEPENDENCE TRAIL


SOUTH YUBA RIVER PARK