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
Spring Creek Trail
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
For maps of local trails in Nevada County visit:
- Nevada County GIS (click on the boot for trails)
- Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Trails Portal