For many locals and visitors, fall is the best time of year for a long walk on trails in and around the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City. Cooler temperatures, beautiful light and a dazzling final show of colors are hard to beat. Here is a list of some of our favorite hikes:
Deer Creek Tribute Trail

Deer Creek Environs Trail

Hirschman Trail

Sugarloaf Mountain

Cascade Canal Trail

Independence Trail

Hoyt Trail

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

