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| | Each hiking and backpacking trail in California is different from the others. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over California, and South Yuba Trail in Nevada County is one of them. This part of California has a fine deal of available outdoors activities. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a two-ended hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Sometimes |
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this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Summertime highs at South Yuba Trail mostly tend to be in the 80's. Summer
| | overnight lows fall down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at South Yuba Trail fall into the 20's. These backcountry trails here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are a fine way to explore these hills. South Yuba Trail is to be found a rather lengthy tour from Truckee-Grass Valley, but backcountry hiking it is magnificent pleasure any time. South Yuba Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along | |
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your backcountry trek. The length of South Yuba Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail great for the average hiker looking for an enjoyable adventure. The total elevation difference for South Yuba Trail is
929 feet, and that is lower than average. This wilderness hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. South Yuba Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually January, that's
the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is July. Gotta get out of the urban center man, and South Yuba Trail in Nevada County, California is a really magnificent place to spend some time. Hiking here in California never gets boring. There are so many backpacking and
hiking trails in this area. With its 4.6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry trek.
Briefly about the general area:
Kenebec Creek is a gorgeous stream that is worth checking out; Yuba River - South Fork is a splendid whitewater spot close by. So much
cool stuff to do here in the Northern Sierra Nevada, too fine to be true. Why not go to nearby Spring Creek if you're here at South Yuba Trail; South Yuba Campground is a tremendous campground nearby.
And that's not all you can do here at South Yuba Trail. A delightful place
to visit in the vicinity of South Yuba Trail is North Canyon. You must unquestionably dedicate some time to Sailor Flat if you're here at South Yuba Trail; lots of people from Truckee-Grass Valley come here. In the event that you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always
go whitewater paddling on Yuba River - Middle Fork, and South Yuba Trail is a fine place to visit for more than one day, South Yuba Primitive Campground is a fine place to camp nearby.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 39.342, Longitude -120.97
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 39.3454, Longitude -120.9444
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.3 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 929 feet
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5 miles away
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User input for South Yuba Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to South Yuba Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at South Yuba Trail, Northern Sierra Nevada, Nevada County, California
Local climate location: STRAWBERRY VALLEY 5 miles away
       
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
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7 miles away
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Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley
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8 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Yuba Trail. |
| | Trails Near South Yuba Trail:
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Humbug Trail, Nevada
County
, 3 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference |
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Lafayette Ridge Trail, Sierra
County
, 8 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1583 feet elevation difference |
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Halls Ranch Trail, Sierra
County
, 11 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference |
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Green Valley Trail, Placer
County
, 16 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near South Yuba Trail:
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Edwards Crossing to Purdon Crossing) |
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Yuba River - Middle Fork, Sierra/ Nevada/ Yuba County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-V - 22 miles long (Plumago Crossing to Route 49) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 14 miles long (Washington to Edwards Crossing) |
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Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49) |
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Yuba River - Middle Fork, Nevada/ Yuba County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 49 to North Fork Yuba) |
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| | Hotels Near South Yuba Trail:
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Nevada City Inn, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley
, 7 miles away |
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Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley
, 8 miles away |
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Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City
, 9 miles away |
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