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The Best Hiking in Nevada City

Looking for the best hiking in Nevada City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Nevada City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Nevada City

  • Nevada City, California

    Hirschman Trail

    4.09 mi / 581 ft gain
    Hirschman Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Nevada City, California.
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  • Grass Valley, California

    Hardrock and Osborn Hills Loop Trail

    3.84 mi / 486 ft gain
    Hardrock and Osborn Hills Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grass Valley, California.
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  • Grass Valley, California

    Hardrock Trail Loop

    2.54 mi / 240 ft gain
    Hardrock Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Grass Valley, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    Scotts Flat Trail

    6.26 mi / 1076 ft gain
    Scotts Flat Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nevada City, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    Hoyt Trail

    1.66 mi / 177 ft gain
    Hoyt Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Nevada City, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    Hike the Independence Trail

    4.5
    Starting from the free easy access parking lot right off highway 49 you head left up the trail. You will notice two trails side by side, one wider path for wheelchair access and another slightly narrower path for hikers on foot.The trail is set on the cliff side overlooking the South Fork of the ...
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  • Nevada City, California

    South Yuba River: Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing

    5.0
    4.2 mi / 639 ft gain
    South Yuba River: Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near North San Juan, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    Swim at Edwards Crossing on the South Yuba River

    5.0
    0.5 mi / 250 ft gain
    There are endless swimming holes on the South Yuba River the feature crystal clear water, massive granite boulders and pristine pocket beaches, particularly those lower in the foothills. Many are separated by sections of rapids, but can be reached via the growing trail system of the South Yuba Ri...
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  • Nevada City, California

    Rock Creek Nature Trail Loop

    0.8 mi / 124 ft gain
    Rock Creek Nature Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Nevada City, California
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  • Nevada City, California

    South Yuba River Day Hike

    2.4 mi / 597 ft gain
    South Yuba River Day trail is an out and back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Nevada City, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    South Yuba Trail to the Missouri Bar Trail

    14.78 mi / 2152 ft gain
    South Yuba Trail to the Missouri Bar Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Nevada City, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    Humbug Trail

    4.9 mi / 1122 ft gain
    Humbug Trail is a is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Washington, California.
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  • Nevada City, California

    Hike the Diggins Loop Trail

    5.0
    2.7 mi
    Check in and pay for your parking or present California State Parks Pass at the museum building in North Bloomfield.  After paying for parking there are several different options to get onto the Diggins Loop trail.  Access to the Diggins Loop trail can be found by the Park Headcounters by jumping...
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  • Nevada City, California

    Diggins Loop Trail

    2.47 mi / 210 ft gain
    Diggins Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Nevada City, California.
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  • Penn Valley, California

    Buttermilk Bend Trail

    2.36 mi / 256 ft gain
    Buttermilk Bend Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Penn Valley, California.
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  • Penn Valley, California

    Point Defiance Trail

    2.68 mi / 440 ft gain
    Point Defiance Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North San Juan, California.
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