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| | South Yuba Trail is situated a relatively long journey from Truckee-Grass Valley, but backcountry backpacking along this backcountry hiking trail is very fun. Backpacking in California is a great idea. Every backpacking trail in California is different from the others. Throughout the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's at South Yuba Trail with nighttime lows in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at South Yuba Trail temperatures dip to the 20's. Being 4.6 miles |
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long it's a mid length backcountry hike. This part of California is always a joy to visit during backcountry trekking season. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 4 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Ok, you've been cooped
| | up too long, time to get out in the great outdoors a bit, and South Yuba Trail in Nevada County, California is a nice choice. There are so many great outdoors trails in this vicinity. The length of South Yuba Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail great for the average walker looking for an enjoyable adventure. South Yuba Trail is a reasonably wet spot generally with lots of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is regularly January, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month | |
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with the least moisture. There are backpacking trails all over California, and South Yuba Trail is one of them, and it's in Nevada County. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Please follow all local rules
about fires and camping. Wilderness hiking trails like this one here in the Northern Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these summits. South Yuba Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up
at the other end. South Yuba Trail is not that long but it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. The backcountry trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start
to finish. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 929 feet, and that is lower than average.
Briefly about the general area: You truly must love the Northern Sierra Nevada. Paddling on Yuba River - Middle Fork is so much fun; a good site
to camp here at South Yuba Trail is South Yuba Primitive Campground. Sailor Flat is a perfect place to check out, and while you're here, you could have a look at Spring Creek. Why not check out close by Kenebec Creek while you're here at South Yuba Trail; camping at South Yuba
Campground is always a delightful experience. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors exciting things the area in the neighborhood of South Yuba Trail has to offer. Yuba River - South Fork has a fine whitewater paddling spot nearby. This river is so wonderful. North Canyon
is a good location to stop at in close proximity to South Yuba Trail, and there are plenty of people from Truckee-Grass Valley here at South Yuba Trail.
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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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| 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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Red Castle Inn, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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Coleman Thos. A, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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National Hotel, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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Terra Alta Real Estate, Nevada City
, 5 miles away |
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